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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,122.92, 442,683.42 and 176,829.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,122.92, 442,683.42 and 176,829.80 is: 265,244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,122.92 : 442,683.42 = 176,829.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,122.92/442,683.42 = 176,829.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,122.92x = 442,683.42 × 176,829.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,122.92x = 78,279,620,621.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,279,620,621.92/295,122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,244.12

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