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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,624.60, 333,969.30 and 72,828.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,624.60, 333,969.30 and 72,828.60 is: 109,253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,624.60 : 333,969.30 = 72,828.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,624.60/333,969.30 = 72,828.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,624.60x = 333,969.30 × 72,828.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,624.60x = 24,322,516,561.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,322,516,561.98/222,624.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,253.50

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