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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,477.60, 442,924.80 and 145,595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,477.60, 442,924.80 and 145,595.20 is: 218,249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,477.60 : 442,924.80 = 145,595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,477.60/442,924.80 = 145,595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,477.60x = 442,924.80 × 145,595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,477.60x = 64,487,724,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,487,724,840.96/295,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,249.12

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