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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,406.40, 333,608.52 and 74,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,406.40, 333,608.52 and 74,662.40 is: 111,993.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,406.40 : 333,608.52 = 74,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,406.40/333,608.52 = 74,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,406.40x = 333,608.52 × 74,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,406.40x = 24,908,012,763.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,908,012,763.65/222,406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,993.24

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