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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,264.68, 333,407.76 and 72,504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,264.68, 333,407.76 and 72,504.68 is: 108,760.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,264.68 : 333,407.76 = 72,504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,264.68/333,407.76 = 72,504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,264.68x = 333,407.76 × 72,504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,264.68x = 24,173,622,948.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,173,622,948.32/222,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,760.52

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