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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,259.68, 333,400.26 and 72,499.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,259.68, 333,400.26 and 72,499.68 is: 108,753.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,259.68 : 333,400.26 = 72,499.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,259.68/333,400.26 = 72,499.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,259.68x = 333,400.26 × 72,499.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,259.68x = 24,171,412,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,171,412,161.92/222,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,753.02

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