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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,265.68, 333,409.28 and 72,505.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,265.68, 333,409.28 and 72,505.68 is: 108,762.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,265.68 : 333,409.28 = 72,505.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,265.68/333,409.28 = 72,505.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,265.68x = 333,409.28 × 72,505.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,265.68x = 24,174,066,564.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,174,066,564.71/222,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,762.03

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