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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,414.77, 392,122.08 and 74,426.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,414.77, 392,122.08 and 74,426.27 is: 111,639.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,414.77 : 392,122.08 = 74,426.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,414.77/392,122.08 = 74,426.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,414.77x = 392,122.08 × 74,426.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,414.77x = 29,184,181,838.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,184,181,838.43/261,414.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,639.38

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