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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,957, 442,437.12 and 73,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,957, 442,437.12 and 73,341 is: 110,011.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,957 : 442,437.12 = 73,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,957/442,437.12 = 73,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,957x = 442,437.12 × 73,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,957x = 32,448,780,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,448,780,817.92/294,957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,011.90

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