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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,771.87, 442,243.98 and 95,087.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,771.87, 442,243.98 and 95,087.88 is: 142,659.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,771.87 : 442,243.98 = 95,087.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,771.87/442,243.98 = 95,087.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,771.87x = 442,243.98 × 95,087.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,771.87x = 42,052,042,500.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,052,042,500.96/294,771.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,659.62

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