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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,021.20, 333,034.96 and 72,262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,021.20, 333,034.96 and 72,262.28 is: 108,394.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,021.20 : 333,034.96 = 72,262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,021.20/333,034.96 = 72,262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,021.20x = 333,034.96 × 72,262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,021.20x = 24,065,865,529.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,065,865,529.31/222,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,394.45

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