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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,546.62, 333,833.50 and 72,802.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,546.62, 333,833.50 and 72,802.72 is: 109,208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,546.62 : 333,833.50 = 72,802.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,546.62/333,833.50 = 72,802.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,546.62x = 333,833.50 × 72,802.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,546.62x = 24,303,986,827.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,303,986,827.12/222,546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,208.52

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