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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,243.92, 442,593.36 and 117,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,243.92, 442,593.36 and 117,708 is: 176,453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,243.92 : 442,593.36 = 117,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,243.92/442,593.36 = 117,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,243.92x = 442,593.36 × 117,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,243.92x = 52,096,779,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,096,779,218.88/295,243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,453.35

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