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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,358.70, 150,538.05 and 74,114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,358.70, 150,538.05 and 74,114.70 is: 111,172.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,358.70 : 150,538.05 = 74,114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,358.70/150,538.05 = 74,114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,358.70x = 150,538.05 × 74,114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,358.70x = 11,157,082,414.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,157,082,414.34/100,358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,172.05

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