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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,272.20, 310,908.30 and 74,216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,272.20, 310,908.30 and 74,216.20 is: 111,324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,272.20 : 310,908.30 = 74,216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,272.20/310,908.30 = 74,216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,272.20x = 310,908.30 × 74,216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,272.20x = 23,074,432,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,074,432,574.46/207,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,324.30

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