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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,200.80, 442,858.80 and 126,720.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,200.80, 442,858.80 and 126,720.80 is: 190,105.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,200.80 : 442,858.80 = 126,720.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,200.80/442,858.80 = 126,720.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,200.80x = 442,858.80 × 126,720.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,200.80x = 56,119,421,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,119,421,423.04/295,200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,105.93

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