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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,975.56, 322,592.94 and 74,832.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,975.56, 322,592.94 and 74,832.60 is: 112,294.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,975.56 : 322,592.94 = 74,832.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,975.56/322,592.94 = 74,832.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,975.56x = 322,592.94 × 74,832.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,975.56x = 24,140,468,441.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,140,468,441.84/214,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,294.01

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