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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,329.40, 391,994.10 and 74,316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,329.40, 391,994.10 and 74,316.60 is: 111,474.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,329.40 : 391,994.10 = 74,316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,329.40/391,994.10 = 74,316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,329.40x = 391,994.10 × 74,316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,329.40x = 29,131,668,732.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,131,668,732.06/261,329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,474.90

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