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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,869.76, 442,042.74 and 114,913.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,869.76, 442,042.74 and 114,913.50 is: 172,268.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,869.76 : 442,042.74 = 114,913.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,869.76/442,042.74 = 114,913.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,869.76x = 442,042.74 × 114,913.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,869.76x = 50,796,678,402.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,796,678,402.99/294,869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,268.19

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