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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,902.78, 170,854.80 and 74,708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,902.78, 170,854.80 and 74,708.14 is: 112,062.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,902.78 : 170,854.80 = 74,708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,902.78/170,854.80 = 74,708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,902.78x = 170,854.80 × 74,708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,902.78x = 12,764,244,318.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,764,244,318.07/113,902.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,062.62

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