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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,292.89, 442,274.57 and 206,940.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,292.89, 442,274.57 and 206,940.82 is: 309,945.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,292.89 : 442,274.57 = 206,940.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,292.89/442,274.57 = 206,940.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,292.89x = 442,274.57 × 206,940.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,292.89x = 91,524,662,180.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,524,662,180.95/295,292.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,945.37

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