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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,217.20, 333,331.34 and 72,473.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,217.20, 333,331.34 and 72,473.31 is: 108,711.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,217.20 : 333,331.34 = 72,473.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,217.20/333,331.34 = 72,473.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,217.20x = 333,331.34 × 72,473.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,217.20x = 24,157,625,174.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,157,625,174.17/222,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,711.77

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