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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,003.80, 333,005.70 and 74,259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,003.80, 333,005.70 and 74,259.80 is: 111,389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,003.80 : 333,005.70 = 74,259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,003.80/333,005.70 = 74,259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,003.80x = 333,005.70 × 74,259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,003.80x = 24,728,936,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,728,936,680.86/222,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,389.70

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