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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,160.79, 111,207.96 and 44,189.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74,160.79, 111,207.96 and 44,189.17 is: 66,263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,160.79 : 111,207.96 = 44,189.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,160.79/111,207.96 = 44,189.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,160.79x = 111,207.96 × 44,189.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,160.79x = 4,914,187,608.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,914,187,608.83/74,160.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,263.96

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