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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,125.13, 333,187.41 and 72,365.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,125.13, 333,187.41 and 72,365.22 is: 108,547.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,125.13 : 333,187.41 = 72,365.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,125.13/333,187.41 = 72,365.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,125.13x = 333,187.41 × 72,365.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,125.13x = 24,111,180,225.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,111,180,225.88/222,125.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,547.74

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