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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,509.94, 333,839.43 and 72,757.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,509.94, 333,839.43 and 72,757.14 is: 109,160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,509.94 : 333,839.43 = 72,757.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,509.94/333,839.43 = 72,757.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,509.94x = 333,839.43 × 72,757.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,509.94x = 24,289,202,146.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,289,202,146.03/222,509.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,160.08

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