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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,177.39, 333,300.64 and 72,382.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,177.39, 333,300.64 and 72,382.81 is: 108,585.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,177.39 : 333,300.64 = 72,382.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,177.39/333,300.64 = 72,382.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,177.39x = 333,300.64 × 72,382.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,177.39x = 24,125,235,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,125,235,231.50/222,177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,585.47

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