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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,268.32, 442,972.72 and 95,588.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,268.32, 442,972.72 and 95,588.64 is: 143,405.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,268.32 : 442,972.72 = 95,588.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,268.32/442,972.72 = 95,588.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,268.32x = 442,972.72 × 95,588.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,268.32x = 42,343,159,861.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,343,159,861.90/295,268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,405.70

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