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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,337.92, 392,006.94 and 74,349.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,337.92, 392,006.94 and 74,349.42 is: 111,524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,337.92 : 392,006.94 = 74,349.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,337.92/392,006.94 = 74,349.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,337.92x = 392,006.94 × 74,349.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,337.92x = 29,145,488,624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,145,488,624.97/261,337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,524.15

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