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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,974.10, 442,691.55 and 137,222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,974.10, 442,691.55 and 137,222.10 is: 205,940.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,974.10 : 442,691.55 = 137,222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,974.10/442,691.55 = 137,222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,974.10x = 442,691.55 × 137,222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,974.10x = 60,747,064,143.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,747,064,143.26/294,974.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,940.33

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