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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,383.61, 333,595.91 and 72,624.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,383.61, 333,595.91 and 72,624.68 is: 108,943.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,383.61 : 333,595.91 = 72,624.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,383.61/333,595.91 = 72,624.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,383.61x = 333,595.91 × 72,624.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,383.61x = 24,227,296,213.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,227,296,213.06/222,383.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,943.72

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