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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,196.36, 442,581.08 and 115,129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,196.36, 442,581.08 and 115,129.16 is: 172,610.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,196.36 : 442,581.08 = 115,129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,196.36/442,581.08 = 115,129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,196.36x = 442,581.08 × 115,129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,196.36x = 50,953,987,972.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,953,987,972.29/295,196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,610.49

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