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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,269.40, 442,904.10 and 195,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,269.40, 442,904.10 and 195,542.20 is: 293,313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,269.40 : 442,904.10 = 195,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,269.40/442,904.10 = 195,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,269.40x = 442,904.10 × 195,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,269.40x = 86,606,442,103.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,606,442,103.02/295,269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,313.30

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