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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,930.06, 442,394.97 and 73,314.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,930.06, 442,394.97 and 73,314.06 is: 109,971.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,930.06 : 442,394.97 = 73,314.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,930.06/442,394.97 = 73,314.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,930.06x = 442,394.97 × 73,314.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,930.06x = 32,433,771,374.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,433,771,374.28/294,930.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,971.06

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