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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,946.81, 260,994.48 and 74,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,946.81, 260,994.48 and 74,154 is: 111,262.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,946.81 : 260,994.48 = 74,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,946.81/260,994.48 = 74,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,946.81x = 260,994.48 × 74,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,946.81x = 19,353,784,669.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,353,784,669.92/173,946.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,262.66

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