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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,249.60, 442,802.40 and 84,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,249.60, 442,802.40 and 84,865.60 is: 127,277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,249.60 : 442,802.40 = 84,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,249.60/442,802.40 = 84,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,249.60x = 442,802.40 × 84,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,249.60x = 37,578,691,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,578,691,357.44/295,249.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,277.70

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