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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,987.70, 322,611.16 and 74,844.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,987.70, 322,611.16 and 74,844.74 is: 112,312.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,987.70 : 322,611.16 = 74,844.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,987.70/322,611.16 = 74,844.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,987.70x = 322,611.16 × 74,844.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,987.70x = 24,145,748,391.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,145,748,391.30/214,987.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,312.23

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