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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,617, 411,913.14 and 74,936.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,617, 411,913.14 and 74,936.70 is: 112,401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,617 : 411,913.14 = 74,936.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,617/411,913.14 = 74,936.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,617x = 411,913.14 × 74,936.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,617x = 30,867,411,398.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,867,411,398.24/274,617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,401.68

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