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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,014.52, 332,999.91 and 72,248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,014.52, 332,999.91 and 72,248.76 is: 108,366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,014.52 : 332,999.91 = 72,248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,014.52/332,999.91 = 72,248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,014.52x = 332,999.91 × 72,248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,014.52x = 24,058,830,577.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,058,830,577.61/222,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,366.02

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