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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,621.61, 300,971.78 and 74,262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,621.61, 300,971.78 and 74,262.96 is: 111,409.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,621.61 : 300,971.78 = 74,262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,621.61/300,971.78 = 74,262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,621.61x = 300,971.78 × 74,262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,621.61x = 22,351,055,259.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,351,055,259.27/200,621.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,409.01

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