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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,231.06, 333,366.84 and 72,432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,231.06, 333,366.84 and 72,432.90 is: 108,655.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,231.06 : 333,366.84 = 72,432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,231.06/333,366.84 = 72,432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,231.06x = 333,366.84 × 72,432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,231.06x = 24,146,726,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,146,726,985.04/222,231.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,655.95

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