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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,252.63, 333,413.55 and 72,458.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,252.63, 333,413.55 and 72,458.31 is: 108,698.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,252.63 : 333,413.55 = 72,458.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,252.63/333,413.55 = 72,458.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,252.63x = 333,413.55 × 72,458.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,252.63x = 24,158,582,364.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,158,582,364.10/222,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,698.75

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