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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,639.98, 442,211.61 and 117,271.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,639.98, 442,211.61 and 117,271.58 is: 176,007.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,639.98 : 442,211.61 = 117,271.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,639.98/442,211.61 = 117,271.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,639.98x = 442,211.61 × 117,271.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,639.98x = 51,858,854,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,858,854,199.04/294,639.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,007.53

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