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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,793.40, 442,190.10 and 137,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,793.40, 442,190.10 and 137,329.40 is: 205,994.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,793.40 : 442,190.10 = 137,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,793.40/442,190.10 = 137,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,793.40x = 442,190.10 × 137,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,793.40x = 60,725,701,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,725,701,118.94/294,793.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,994.10

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