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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,269.85, 442,238.82 and 137,165.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,269.85, 442,238.82 and 137,165.59 is: 205,439.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,269.85 : 442,238.82 = 137,165.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,269.85/442,238.82 = 137,165.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,269.85x = 442,238.82 × 137,165.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,269.85x = 60,659,948,666.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,659,948,666.20/295,269.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,439.02

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