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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,001.68, 442,473.36 and 117,461.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,001.68, 442,473.36 and 117,461.02 is: 176,179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,001.68 : 442,473.36 = 117,461.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,001.68/442,473.36 = 117,461.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,001.68x = 442,473.36 × 117,461.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,001.68x = 51,973,372,188.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,973,372,188.43/295,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,179.92

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