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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,332.51, 170,803.42 and 74,023.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,332.51, 170,803.42 and 74,023.13 is: 110,584.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,332.51 : 170,803.42 = 74,023.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,332.51/170,803.42 = 74,023.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,332.51x = 170,803.42 × 74,023.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,332.51x = 12,643,404,005.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,643,404,005.06/114,332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,584.50

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