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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,783.60, 442,268.87 and 105,239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,783.60, 442,268.87 and 105,239.90 is: 157,893.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,783.60 : 442,268.87 = 105,239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,783.60/442,268.87 = 105,239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,783.60x = 442,268.87 × 105,239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,783.60x = 46,544,328,914.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,544,328,914.37/294,783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,893.21

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