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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,529.40, 442,670.10 and 195,737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,529.40, 442,670.10 and 195,737.40 is: 293,192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,529.40 : 442,670.10 = 195,737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,529.40/442,670.10 = 195,737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,529.40x = 442,670.10 × 195,737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,529.40x = 86,647,094,431.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,647,094,431.74/295,529.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,192.81

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