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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,457.29, 170,989.72 and 74,148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,457.29, 170,989.72 and 74,148.14 is: 110,771.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,457.29 : 170,989.72 = 74,148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,457.29/170,989.72 = 74,148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,457.29x = 170,989.72 × 74,148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,457.29x = 12,678,569,939.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,678,569,939.22/114,457.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,771.19

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