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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,247.92, 442,599.36 and 117,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,247.92, 442,599.36 and 117,712 is: 176,459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,247.92 : 442,599.36 = 117,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,247.92/442,599.36 = 117,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,247.92x = 442,599.36 × 117,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,247.92x = 52,099,255,864.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,099,255,864.32/295,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,459.35

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