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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,735.54, 352,129.20 and 74,774.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,735.54, 352,129.20 and 74,774.26 is: 112,169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,735.54 : 352,129.20 = 74,774.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,735.54/352,129.20 = 74,774.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,735.54x = 352,129.20 × 74,774.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,735.54x = 26,330,200,514.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,330,200,514.15/234,735.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,169.64

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