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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,975.13, 442,462.72 and 117,606.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,975.13, 442,462.72 and 117,606.70 is: 176,410.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,975.13 : 442,462.72 = 117,606.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,975.13/442,462.72 = 117,606.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,975.13x = 442,462.72 × 117,606.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,975.13x = 52,036,580,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,036,580,372.22/294,975.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,410.06

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