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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,370.79, 333,609.30 and 72,611.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,370.79, 333,609.30 and 72,611.37 is: 108,934.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,370.79 : 333,609.30 = 72,611.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,370.79/333,609.30 = 72,611.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,370.79x = 333,609.30 × 72,611.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,370.79x = 24,223,828,317.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,223,828,317.74/222,370.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,934.40

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