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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,950, 442,426.72 and 73,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,950, 442,426.72 and 73,334 is: 110,001.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,950 : 442,426.72 = 73,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,950/442,426.72 = 73,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,950x = 442,426.72 × 73,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,950x = 32,444,921,084.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,444,921,084.48/294,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,001.43

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