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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,034.96, 333,056.56 and 72,274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,034.96, 333,056.56 and 72,274.72 is: 108,413.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,034.96 : 333,056.56 = 72,274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,034.96/333,056.56 = 72,274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,034.96x = 333,056.56 × 72,274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,034.96x = 24,071,569,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,071,569,618.16/222,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,413.42

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