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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,256.60, 333,419.46 and 72,462.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,256.60, 333,419.46 and 72,462.10 is: 108,704.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,256.60 : 333,419.46 = 72,462.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,256.60/333,419.46 = 72,462.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,256.60x = 333,419.46 × 72,462.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,256.60x = 24,160,274,252.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,160,274,252.47/222,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,704.42

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