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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,974.06, 322,590.69 and 74,831.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,974.06, 322,590.69 and 74,831.10 is: 112,291.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,974.06 : 322,590.69 = 74,831.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,974.06/322,590.69 = 74,831.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,974.06x = 322,590.69 × 74,831.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,974.06x = 24,139,816,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,139,816,182.46/214,974.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,291.76

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