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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,495, 443,242.50 and 73,879

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,495, 443,242.50 and 73,879 is: 110,818.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,495 : 443,242.50 = 73,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,495/443,242.50 = 73,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,495x = 443,242.50 × 73,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,495x = 32,746,312,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,746,312,657.50/295,495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,818.50

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