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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,001.40, 442,242.90 and 176,719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,001.40, 442,242.90 and 176,719.80 is: 264,924.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,001.40 : 442,242.90 = 176,719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,001.40/442,242.90 = 176,719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,001.40x = 442,242.90 × 176,719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,001.40x = 78,153,076,839.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,153,076,839.42/295,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,924.43

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