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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,167.91, 333,286.55 and 72,373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,167.91, 333,286.55 and 72,373.40 is: 108,571.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,167.91 : 333,286.55 = 72,373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,167.91/333,286.55 = 72,373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,167.91x = 333,286.55 × 72,373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,167.91x = 24,121,080,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,121,080,290.70/222,167.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,571.39

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