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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,242.43, 333,395.74 and 72,445.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,242.43, 333,395.74 and 72,445.69 is: 108,678.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,242.43 : 333,395.74 = 72,445.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,242.43/333,395.74 = 72,445.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,242.43x = 333,395.74 × 72,445.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,242.43x = 24,153,082,760.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,153,082,760.38/222,242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,678.99

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