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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,220.25, 333,365 and 72,425.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,220.25, 333,365 and 72,425.79 is: 108,649.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,220.25 : 333,365 = 72,425.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,220.25/333,365 = 72,425.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,220.25x = 333,365 × 72,425.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,220.25x = 24,144,221,816.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,144,221,816.53/222,220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,649.96

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