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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,711, 374,566.50 and 74,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,711, 374,566.50 and 74,607 is: 111,910.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,711 : 374,566.50 = 74,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,711/374,566.50 = 74,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,711x = 374,566.50 × 74,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,711x = 27,945,282,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,945,282,865.50/249,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,910.50

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