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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,176.71, 333,201.39 and 72,430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,176.71, 333,201.39 and 72,430.08 is: 108,624.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,176.71 : 333,201.39 = 72,430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,176.71/333,201.39 = 72,430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,176.71x = 333,201.39 × 72,430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,176.71x = 24,133,803,333.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,133,803,333.81/222,176.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,624.36

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