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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,027.89, 333,044.87 and 72,268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,027.89, 333,044.87 and 72,268.91 is: 108,404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,027.89 : 333,044.87 = 72,268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,027.89/333,044.87 = 72,268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,027.89x = 333,044.87 × 72,268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,027.89x = 24,068,788,958.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,068,788,958.34/222,027.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,404.35

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