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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,211.40, 442,926.45 and 117,845.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,211.40, 442,926.45 and 117,845.70 is: 176,812.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,211.40 : 442,926.45 = 117,845.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,211.40/442,926.45 = 117,845.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,211.40x = 442,926.45 × 117,845.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,211.40x = 52,196,977,548.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,196,977,548.77/295,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,812.20

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