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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,579, 392,372.16 and 74,590.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,579, 392,372.16 and 74,590.50 is: 111,886.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,579 : 392,372.16 = 74,590.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,579/392,372.16 = 74,590.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,579x = 392,372.16 × 74,590.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,579x = 29,267,235,600.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,267,235,600.48/261,579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,886.79

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