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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,716.75, 442,161.38 and 95,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,716.75, 442,161.38 and 95,033.12 is: 142,577.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,716.75 : 442,161.38 = 95,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,716.75/442,161.38 = 95,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,716.75x = 442,161.38 × 95,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,716.75x = 42,019,973,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,019,973,511.68/294,716.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,577.49

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