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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,007.20, 333,013.98 and 72,248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,007.20, 333,013.98 and 72,248.28 is: 108,373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,007.20 : 333,013.98 = 72,248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,007.20/333,013.98 = 72,248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,007.20x = 333,013.98 × 72,248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,007.20x = 24,059,687,270.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,059,687,270.95/222,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,373.45

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