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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,246.92, 442,597.86 and 117,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,246.92, 442,597.86 and 117,711 is: 176,457.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,246.92 : 442,597.86 = 117,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,246.92/442,597.86 = 117,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,246.92x = 442,597.86 × 117,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,246.92x = 52,098,636,698.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,098,636,698.46/295,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,457.85

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