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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,313.92, 333,523.93 and 72,554.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,313.92, 333,523.93 and 72,554.49 is: 108,849.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,313.92 : 333,523.93 = 72,554.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,313.92/333,523.93 = 72,554.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,313.92x = 333,523.93 × 72,554.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,313.92x = 24,198,658,643.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,198,658,643.95/222,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,849.05

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