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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,162.52, 442,369.97 and 188,505.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,162.52, 442,369.97 and 188,505.27 is: 282,519.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,162.52 : 442,369.97 = 188,505.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,162.52/442,369.97 = 188,505.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,162.52x = 442,369.97 × 188,505.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,162.52x = 83,389,069,692.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,389,069,692.22/295,162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,519.17

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