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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,087.91, 312,057.99 and 74,932.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,087.91, 312,057.99 and 74,932.41 is: 112,372.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,087.91 : 312,057.99 = 74,932.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,087.91/312,057.99 = 74,932.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,087.91x = 312,057.99 × 74,932.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,087.91x = 23,383,257,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,383,257,250.46/208,087.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,372.02

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