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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,298.08, 333,481.76 and 72,503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,298.08, 333,481.76 and 72,503.52 is: 108,766.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,298.08 : 333,481.76 = 72,503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,298.08/333,481.76 = 72,503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,298.08x = 333,481.76 × 72,503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,298.08x = 24,178,601,455.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,178,601,455.80/222,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,766.58

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