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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,515.59, 333,793.91 and 72,756.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,515.59, 333,793.91 and 72,756.65 is: 109,141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,515.59 : 333,793.91 = 72,756.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,515.59/333,793.91 = 72,756.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,515.59x = 333,793.91 × 72,756.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,515.59x = 24,285,725,483.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,285,725,483.73/222,515.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,141.68

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