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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,278.89, 442,988.88 and 95,599.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,278.89, 442,988.88 and 95,599.49 is: 143,422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,278.89 : 442,988.88 = 95,599.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,278.89/442,988.88 = 95,599.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,278.89x = 442,988.88 × 95,599.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,278.89x = 42,349,511,459.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,349,511,459.79/295,278.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,422.08

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