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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,855.20, 442,282.80 and 73,239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,855.20, 442,282.80 and 73,239.20 is: 109,858.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,855.20 : 442,282.80 = 73,239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,855.20/442,282.80 = 73,239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,855.20x = 442,282.80 × 73,239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,855.20x = 32,392,438,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,392,438,445.76/294,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,858.80

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