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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,323.40, 442,985.10 and 195,596.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,323.40, 442,985.10 and 195,596.20 is: 293,394.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,323.40 : 442,985.10 = 195,596.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,323.40/442,985.10 = 195,596.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,323.40x = 442,985.10 × 195,596.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,323.40x = 86,646,202,216.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,646,202,216.62/295,323.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,394.30

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