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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,216.59, 111,152.65 and 73,663.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74,216.59, 111,152.65 and 73,663.46 is: 110,324.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,216.59 : 111,152.65 = 73,663.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,216.59/111,152.65 = 73,663.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,216.59x = 111,152.65 × 73,663.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,216.59x = 8,187,888,418.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,187,888,418.85/74,216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,324.24

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