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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,359.70, 150,539.55 and 74,115.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,359.70, 150,539.55 and 74,115.70 is: 111,173.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,359.70 : 150,539.55 = 74,115.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,359.70/150,539.55 = 74,115.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,359.70x = 150,539.55 × 74,115.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,359.70x = 11,157,344,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,157,344,125.94/100,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,173.55

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