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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,498.12, 442,129.26 and 181,237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,498.12, 442,129.26 and 181,237.96 is: 271,171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,498.12 : 442,129.26 = 181,237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,498.12/442,129.26 = 181,237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,498.12x = 442,129.26 × 181,237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,498.12x = 80,130,605,138.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,130,605,138.71/295,498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,171.29

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