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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,764.94, 442,104.35 and 144,965.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,764.94, 442,104.35 and 144,965.03 is: 217,426.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,764.94 : 442,104.35 = 144,965.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,764.94/442,104.35 = 144,965.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,764.94x = 442,104.35 × 144,965.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,764.94x = 64,089,667,425.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,089,667,425.53/294,764.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,426.36

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