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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,266.93, 310,900.50 and 74,139.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,266.93, 310,900.50 and 74,139.23 is: 111,208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,266.93 : 310,900.50 = 74,139.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,266.93/310,900.50 = 74,139.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,266.93x = 310,900.50 × 74,139.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,266.93x = 23,049,923,676.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,049,923,676.62/207,266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,208.88

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