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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,106, 261,161.88 and 75,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,106, 261,161.88 and 75,610 is: 113,416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,106 : 261,161.88 = 75,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,106/261,161.88 = 75,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,106x = 261,161.88 × 75,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,106x = 19,746,449,746.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,746,449,746.80/174,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,416.25

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