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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,261.68, 333,403.26 and 72,501.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,261.68, 333,403.26 and 72,501.68 is: 108,756.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,261.68 : 333,403.26 = 72,501.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,261.68/333,403.26 = 72,501.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,261.68x = 333,403.26 × 72,501.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,261.68x = 24,172,296,467.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,172,296,467.48/222,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,756.02

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