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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,278.60, 310,917.90 and 74,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,278.60, 310,917.90 and 74,163.20 is: 111,244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,278.60 : 310,917.90 = 74,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,278.60/310,917.90 = 74,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,278.60x = 310,917.90 × 74,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,278.60x = 23,058,666,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,058,666,401.28/207,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,244.80

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