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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,264.62, 442,682.37 and 117,718.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,264.62, 442,682.37 and 117,718.38 is: 176,492.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,264.62 : 442,682.37 = 117,718.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,264.62/442,682.37 = 117,718.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,264.62x = 442,682.37 × 117,718.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,264.62x = 52,111,851,450.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,111,851,450.96/295,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,492.03

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