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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,255.40, 442,883.10 and 195,528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,255.40, 442,883.10 and 195,528.20 is: 293,292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,255.40 : 442,883.10 = 195,528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,255.40/442,883.10 = 195,528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,255.40x = 442,883.10 × 195,528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,255.40x = 86,596,135,353.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,596,135,353.42/295,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,292.30

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