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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,511.74, 333,656.73 and 72,732.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,511.74, 333,656.73 and 72,732.54 is: 109,062.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,511.74 : 333,656.73 = 72,732.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,511.74/333,656.73 = 72,732.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,511.74x = 333,656.73 × 72,732.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,511.74x = 24,267,701,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,267,701,460.99/222,511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,062.57

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