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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,001.70, 396,002.55 and 74,461.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,001.70, 396,002.55 and 74,461.70 is: 111,692.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,001.70 : 396,002.55 = 74,461.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,001.70/396,002.55 = 74,461.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,001.70x = 396,002.55 × 74,461.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,001.70x = 29,487,023,077.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,487,023,077.34/264,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,692.55

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