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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,293.67, 333,272.81 and 72,444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,293.67, 333,272.81 and 72,444.48 is: 108,612.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,293.67 : 333,272.81 = 72,444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,293.67/333,272.81 = 72,444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,293.67x = 333,272.81 × 72,444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,293.67x = 24,143,775,418.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,143,775,418.59/222,293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,612.07

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