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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,257.23, 396,399.16 and 74,731.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,257.23, 396,399.16 and 74,731.22 is: 112,100.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,257.23 : 396,399.16 = 74,731.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,257.23/396,399.16 = 74,731.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,257.23x = 396,399.16 × 74,731.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,257.23x = 29,623,392,833.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,623,392,833.78/264,257.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,100.60

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