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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,041.73, 333,066.71 and 72,281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,041.73, 333,066.71 and 72,281.50 is: 108,423.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,041.73 : 333,066.71 = 72,281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,041.73/333,066.71 = 72,281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,041.73x = 333,066.71 × 72,281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,041.73x = 24,074,561,398.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,074,561,398.87/222,041.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,423.59

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