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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,028.60, 442,542.90 and 200,550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,028.60, 442,542.90 and 200,550.20 is: 300,825.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,028.60 : 442,542.90 = 200,550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,028.60/442,542.90 = 200,550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,028.60x = 442,542.90 × 200,550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,028.60x = 88,752,067,103.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,752,067,103.58/295,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,825.30

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