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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,286.38, 333,261.90 and 72,437.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,286.38, 333,261.90 and 72,437.19 is: 108,601.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,286.38 : 333,261.90 = 72,437.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,286.38/333,261.90 = 72,437.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,286.38x = 333,261.90 × 72,437.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,286.38x = 24,140,555,570.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,140,555,570.06/222,286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,601.15

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