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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,901.78, 170,853.30 and 74,707.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,901.78, 170,853.30 and 74,707.14 is: 112,061.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,901.78 : 170,853.30 = 74,707.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,901.78/170,853.30 = 74,707.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,901.78x = 170,853.30 × 74,707.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,901.78x = 12,763,961,402.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,763,961,402.56/113,901.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,061.12

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