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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,254.40, 442,881.60 and 108,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,254.40, 442,881.60 and 108,241.60 is: 162,362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,254.40 : 442,881.60 = 108,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,254.40/442,881.60 = 108,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,254.40x = 442,881.60 × 108,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,254.40x = 47,938,212,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,938,212,994.56/295,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,362.40

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