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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,573.78, 152,471.22 and 74,701.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,573.78, 152,471.22 and 74,701.50 is: 103,006.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,573.78 : 152,471.22 = 74,701.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,573.78/152,471.22 = 74,701.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,573.78x = 152,471.22 × 74,701.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,573.78x = 11,389,828,840.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,389,828,840.83/110,573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,006.60

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