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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,731.96, 243,925.71 and 74,047.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,731.96, 243,925.71 and 74,047.74 is: 110,993.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,731.96 : 243,925.71 = 74,047.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,731.96/243,925.71 = 74,047.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,731.96x = 243,925.71 × 74,047.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,731.96x = 18,062,147,553.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,062,147,553.40/162,731.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,993.24

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