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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,539.96, 333,862.46 and 72,779.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,539.96, 333,862.46 and 72,779.67 is: 109,186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,539.96 : 333,862.46 = 72,779.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,539.96/333,862.46 = 72,779.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,539.96x = 333,862.46 × 72,779.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,539.96x = 24,298,399,300.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,298,399,300.29/222,539.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,186.68

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