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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,308.40, 442,962.60 and 195,581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,308.40, 442,962.60 and 195,581.20 is: 293,371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,308.40 : 442,962.60 = 195,581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,308.40/442,962.60 = 195,581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,308.40x = 442,962.60 × 195,581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,308.40x = 86,635,156,863.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,635,156,863.12/295,308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,371.80

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