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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,563.34, 392,348.67 and 74,574.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,563.34, 392,348.67 and 74,574.84 is: 111,863.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,563.34 : 392,348.67 = 74,574.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,563.34/392,348.67 = 74,574.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,563.34x = 392,348.67 × 74,574.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,563.34x = 29,259,340,481.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,259,340,481.11/261,563.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,863.31

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