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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,954, 442,432.68 and 73,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,954, 442,432.68 and 73,338 is: 110,007.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,954 : 442,432.68 = 73,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,954/442,432.68 = 73,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,954x = 442,432.68 × 73,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,954x = 32,447,127,885.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,447,127,885.84/294,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,007.42

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