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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,592, 392,391.69 and 74,603.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,592, 392,391.69 and 74,603.50 is: 111,906.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,592 : 392,391.69 = 74,603.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,592/392,391.69 = 74,603.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,592x = 392,391.69 × 74,603.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,592x = 29,273,793,444.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,273,793,444.92/261,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,906.30

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