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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,266.08, 396,397.88 and 74,726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,266.08, 396,397.88 and 74,726.08 is: 112,088.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,266.08 : 396,397.88 = 74,726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,266.08/396,397.88 = 74,726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,266.08x = 396,397.88 × 74,726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,266.08x = 29,621,259,692.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,621,259,692.71/264,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,088.77

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