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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,031.20, 333,049.98 and 72,272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,031.20, 333,049.98 and 72,272.28 is: 108,409.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,031.20 : 333,049.98 = 72,272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,031.20/333,049.98 = 72,272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,031.20x = 333,049.98 × 72,272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,031.20x = 24,070,281,408.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,070,281,408.55/222,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,409.46

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