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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,219.57, 333,363.96 and 72,425.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,219.57, 333,363.96 and 72,425.10 is: 108,648.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,219.57 : 333,363.96 = 72,425.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,219.57/333,363.96 = 72,425.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,219.57x = 333,363.96 × 72,425.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,219.57x = 24,143,918,139.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,143,918,139.40/222,219.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,648.93

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