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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,477.70, 442,973.55 and 127,127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,477.70, 442,973.55 and 127,127.30 is: 190,586.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,477.70 : 442,973.55 = 127,127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,477.70/442,973.55 = 127,127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,477.70x = 442,973.55 × 127,127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,477.70x = 56,314,031,382.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,314,031,382.92/295,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,586.40

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