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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,322.89, 170,788.93 and 74,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,322.89, 170,788.93 and 74,013.48 is: 110,570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,322.89 : 170,788.93 = 74,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,322.89/170,788.93 = 74,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,322.89x = 170,788.93 × 74,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,322.89x = 12,640,683,054.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,640,683,054.78/114,322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,570.01

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