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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,043.74, 333,069.72 and 72,283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,043.74, 333,069.72 and 72,283.50 is: 108,426.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,043.74 : 333,069.72 = 72,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,043.74/333,069.72 = 72,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,043.74x = 333,069.72 × 72,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,043.74x = 24,075,445,105.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,075,445,105.62/222,043.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,426.59

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