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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,723.26, 442,171.14 and 95,039.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,723.26, 442,171.14 and 95,039.63 is: 142,587.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,723.26 : 442,171.14 = 95,039.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,723.26/442,171.14 = 95,039.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,723.26x = 442,171.14 × 95,039.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,723.26x = 42,023,781,542.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,023,781,542.28/294,723.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,587.26

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