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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,557.88, 194,336.82 and 74,115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,557.88, 194,336.82 and 74,115 is: 111,172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,557.88 : 194,336.82 = 74,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,557.88/194,336.82 = 74,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,557.88x = 194,336.82 × 74,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,557.88x = 14,403,273,414.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,403,273,414.30/129,557.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,172.50

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