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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,901.13, 442,351.97 and 73,285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,901.13, 442,351.97 and 73,285.13 is: 109,927.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,901.13 : 442,351.97 = 73,285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,901.13/442,351.97 = 73,285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,901.13x = 442,351.97 × 73,285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,901.13x = 32,417,821,627.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,417,821,627.21/294,901.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,927.76

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