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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,612, 392,421.69 and 74,623.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,612, 392,421.69 and 74,623.50 is: 111,936.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,612 : 392,421.69 = 74,623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,612/392,421.69 = 74,623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,612x = 392,421.69 × 74,623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,612x = 29,283,879,983.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,283,879,983.72/261,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,936.30

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