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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,194.40, 216,205.20 and 74,210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,194.40, 216,205.20 and 74,210.40 is: 111,271.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,194.40 : 216,205.20 = 74,210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,194.40/216,205.20 = 74,210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,194.40x = 216,205.20 × 74,210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,194.40x = 16,044,674,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,044,674,374.08/144,194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,271.13

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