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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,670.89, 392,506.74 and 74,682.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,670.89, 392,506.74 and 74,682.39 is: 112,023.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,670.89 : 392,506.74 = 74,682.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,670.89/392,506.74 = 74,682.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,670.89x = 392,506.74 × 74,682.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,670.89x = 29,313,341,434.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,313,341,434.31/261,670.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,023.70

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