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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,237.81, 333,376.97 and 72,439.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,237.81, 333,376.97 and 72,439.65 is: 108,666.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,237.81 : 333,376.97 = 72,439.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,237.81/333,376.97 = 72,439.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,237.81x = 333,376.97 × 72,439.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,237.81x = 24,149,710,662.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,149,710,662.66/222,237.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,666.08

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