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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,026.92, 332,964.78 and 72,229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,026.92, 332,964.78 and 72,229.96 is: 108,320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,026.92 : 332,964.78 = 72,229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,026.92/332,964.78 = 72,229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,026.92x = 332,964.78 × 72,229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,026.92x = 24,050,032,740.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,050,032,740.81/222,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,320.35

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