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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,259.50, 333,418.55 and 72,447.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,259.50, 333,418.55 and 72,447.30 is: 108,680.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,259.50 : 333,418.55 = 72,447.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,259.50/333,418.55 = 72,447.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,259.50x = 333,418.55 × 72,447.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,259.50x = 24,155,273,355.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,155,273,355.18/222,259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,680.50

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