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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,128.72, 333,192.78 and 72,368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,128.72, 333,192.78 and 72,368.72 is: 108,552.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,128.72 : 333,192.78 = 72,368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,128.72/333,192.78 = 72,368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,128.72x = 333,192.78 × 72,368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,128.72x = 24,112,735,001.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,112,735,001.84/222,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,552.98

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