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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,271.67, 154,960.91 and 74,038.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,271.67, 154,960.91 and 74,038.09 is: 102,189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,271.67 : 154,960.91 = 74,038.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,271.67/154,960.91 = 74,038.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,271.67x = 154,960.91 × 74,038.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,271.67x = 11,473,009,801.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,473,009,801.06/112,271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,189.71

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