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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,163.62, 333,181.74 and 72,417.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,163.62, 333,181.74 and 72,417.03 is: 108,604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,163.62 : 333,181.74 = 72,417.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,163.62/333,181.74 = 72,417.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,163.62x = 333,181.74 × 72,417.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,163.62x = 24,128,032,061.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,128,032,061.03/222,163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,604.78

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