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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,313.67, 333,523.55 and 72,554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,313.67, 333,523.55 and 72,554.24 is: 108,848.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,313.67 : 333,523.55 = 72,554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,313.67/333,523.55 = 72,554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,313.67x = 333,523.55 × 72,554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,313.67x = 24,198,548,707.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,198,548,707.55/222,313.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,848.68

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