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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,181.92, 442,902.96 and 154,906.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,181.92, 442,902.96 and 154,906.72 is: 232,428.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,181.92 : 442,902.96 = 154,906.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,181.92/442,902.96 = 154,906.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,181.92x = 442,902.96 × 154,906.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,181.92x = 68,608,644,811.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,608,644,811.89/295,181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,428.34

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