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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,243.14, 333,349.22 and 72,480.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,243.14, 333,349.22 and 72,480.02 is: 108,714.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,243.14 : 333,349.22 = 72,480.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,243.14/333,349.22 = 72,480.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,243.14x = 333,349.22 × 72,480.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,243.14x = 24,161,156,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,161,156,647.04/222,243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,714.97

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