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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,240.15, 333,382.10 and 72,474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,240.15, 333,382.10 and 72,474.39 is: 108,718.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,240.15 : 333,382.10 = 72,474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,240.15/333,382.10 = 72,474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,240.15x = 333,382.10 × 72,474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,240.15x = 24,161,663,972.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,161,663,972.05/222,240.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,718.72

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