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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,008.20, 333,011.52 and 79,853.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,008.20, 333,011.52 and 79,853.24 is: 119,779.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,008.20 : 333,011.52 = 79,853.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,008.20/333,011.52 = 79,853.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,008.20x = 333,011.52 × 79,853.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,008.20x = 26,592,048,829.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,592,048,829.32/222,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,779.58

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