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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,152.01, 333,193.78 and 72,391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,152.01, 333,193.78 and 72,391.92 is: 108,576.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,152.01 : 333,193.78 = 72,391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,152.01/333,193.78 = 72,391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,152.01x = 333,193.78 × 72,391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,152.01x = 24,120,537,466.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,120,537,466.26/222,152.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,576.72

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