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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,197.36, 442,582.58 and 115,130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,197.36, 442,582.58 and 115,130.16 is: 172,611.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,197.36 : 442,582.58 = 115,130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,197.36/442,582.58 = 115,130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,197.36x = 442,582.58 × 115,130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,197.36x = 50,954,603,248.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,954,603,248.61/295,197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,611.99

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