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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,266.12, 442,684.62 and 117,719.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,266.12, 442,684.62 and 117,719.88 is: 176,494.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,266.12 : 442,684.62 = 117,719.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,266.12/442,684.62 = 117,719.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,266.12x = 442,684.62 × 117,719.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,266.12x = 52,112,780,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,112,780,344.25/295,266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,494.28

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