Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,881, 442,321.50 and 73,265
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 294,881, 442,321.50 and 73,265 is: 109,897.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,881 : 442,321.50 = 73,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,881/442,321.50 = 73,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,881x = 442,321.50 × 73,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,881x = 32,406,684,697.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,406,684,697.50/294,881 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,897.50
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