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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,254.60, 442,881.90 and 108,241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,254.60, 442,881.90 and 108,241.80 is: 162,362.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,254.60 : 442,881.90 = 108,241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,254.60/442,881.90 = 108,241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,254.60x = 442,881.90 × 108,241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,254.60x = 47,938,334,043.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,938,334,043.42/295,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,362.70

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