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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,314.92, 333,525.43 and 72,555.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,314.92, 333,525.43 and 72,555.49 is: 108,850.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,314.92 : 333,525.43 = 72,555.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,314.92/333,525.43 = 72,555.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,314.92x = 333,525.43 × 72,555.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,314.92x = 24,199,101,001.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,199,101,001.11/222,314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,850.55

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