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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,199.64, 396,315.45 and 74,674.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,199.64, 396,315.45 and 74,674.18 is: 112,015.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,199.64 : 396,315.45 = 74,674.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,199.64/396,315.45 = 74,674.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,199.64x = 396,315.45 × 74,674.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,199.64x = 29,594,530,259.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,594,530,259.29/264,199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,015.78

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