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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,419.12, 392,011.32 and 74,386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,419.12, 392,011.32 and 74,386.16 is: 111,545.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,419.12 : 392,011.32 = 74,386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,419.12/392,011.32 = 74,386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,419.12x = 392,011.32 × 74,386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,419.12x = 29,160,216,771.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,160,216,771.33/261,419.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,545.85

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