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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,119.91, 333,179.59 and 72,359.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,119.91, 333,179.59 and 72,359.95 is: 108,539.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,119.91 : 333,179.59 = 72,359.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,119.91/333,179.59 = 72,359.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,119.91x = 333,179.59 × 72,359.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,119.91x = 24,108,858,473.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,108,858,473.42/222,119.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,539.84

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