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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,241.58, 442,932.69 and 95,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,241.58, 442,932.69 and 95,562 is: 143,365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,241.58 : 442,932.69 = 95,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,241.58/442,932.69 = 95,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,241.58x = 442,932.69 × 95,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,241.58x = 42,327,533,721.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,327,533,721.78/295,241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,365.76

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