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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,332.94, 445,995.42 and 72,695.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,332.94, 445,995.42 and 72,695.31 is: 109,041.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,332.94 : 445,995.42 = 72,695.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,332.94/445,995.42 = 72,695.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,332.94x = 445,995.42 × 72,695.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,332.94x = 32,421,775,315.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,421,775,315.48/297,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,041.99

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