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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,307.40, 442,961.10 and 195,580.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,307.40, 442,961.10 and 195,580.20 is: 293,370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,307.40 : 442,961.10 = 195,580.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,307.40/442,961.10 = 195,580.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,307.40x = 442,961.10 × 195,580.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,307.40x = 86,634,420,530.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,634,420,530.22/295,307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,370.30

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