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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,425.40, 333,637.02 and 74,681.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,425.40, 333,637.02 and 74,681.40 is: 112,021.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,425.40 : 333,637.02 = 74,681.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,425.40/333,637.02 = 74,681.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,425.40x = 333,637.02 × 74,681.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,425.40x = 24,916,479,745.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,916,479,745.43/222,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,021.74

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