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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,795, 335,692.59 and 74,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,795, 335,692.59 and 74,035.28 is: 111,052.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,795 : 335,692.59 = 74,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,795/335,692.59 = 74,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,795x = 335,692.59 × 74,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,795x = 24,853,094,894.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,853,094,894.58/223,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,052.95

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