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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,635.01, 333,983.97 and 72,887.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,635.01, 333,983.97 and 72,887.48 is: 109,341.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,635.01 : 333,983.97 = 72,887.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,635.01/333,983.97 = 72,887.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,635.01x = 333,983.97 × 72,887.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,635.01x = 24,343,248,263.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,343,248,263.78/222,635.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,341.51

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