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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,239.88, 442,861.50 and 73,623.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,239.88, 442,861.50 and 73,623.88 is: 110,436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,239.88 : 442,861.50 = 73,623.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,239.88/442,861.50 = 73,623.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,239.88x = 442,861.50 × 73,623.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,239.88x = 32,605,181,932.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,605,181,932.62/295,239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,436.24

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