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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,717.14, 301,069.94 and 74,354.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,717.14, 301,069.94 and 74,354.58 is: 111,529.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,717.14 : 301,069.94 = 74,354.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,717.14/301,069.94 = 74,354.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,717.14x = 301,069.94 × 74,354.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,717.14x = 22,385,929,623.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,385,929,623.43/200,717.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,529.74

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