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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,268.76, 310,870.14 and 74,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,268.76, 310,870.14 and 74,124.20 is: 111,174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,268.76 : 310,870.14 = 74,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,268.76/310,870.14 = 74,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,268.76x = 310,870.14 × 74,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,268.76x = 23,043,000,431.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,043,000,431.39/207,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,174.50

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