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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,768.40, 442,238.70 and 95,084.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,768.40, 442,238.70 and 95,084.35 is: 142,654.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,768.40 : 442,238.70 = 95,084.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,768.40/442,238.70 = 95,084.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,768.40x = 442,238.70 × 95,084.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,768.40x = 42,049,979,334.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,049,979,334.35/294,768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,654.30

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