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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,028.20, 442,686.30 and 137,175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,028.20, 442,686.30 and 137,175.40 is: 205,830.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,028.20 : 442,686.30 = 137,175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,028.20/442,686.30 = 137,175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,028.20x = 442,686.30 × 137,175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,028.20x = 60,725,670,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,725,670,277.02/295,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,830.05

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