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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,254.08, 333,347.31 and 72,494.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,254.08, 333,347.31 and 72,494.17 is: 108,730.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,254.08 : 333,347.31 = 72,494.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,254.08/333,347.31 = 72,494.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,254.08x = 333,347.31 × 72,494.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,254.08x = 24,165,736,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,165,736,560.18/222,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,730.23

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