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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,127.70, 333,191.28 and 72,367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,127.70, 333,191.28 and 72,367.74 is: 108,551.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,127.70 : 333,191.28 = 72,367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,127.70/333,191.28 = 72,367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,127.70x = 333,191.28 × 72,367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,127.70x = 24,112,299,921.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,112,299,921.31/222,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,551.52

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