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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,728.39, 444,518.52 and 195,172.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,728.39, 444,518.52 and 195,172.59 is: 293,369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,728.39 : 444,518.52 = 195,172.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,728.39/444,518.52 = 195,172.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,728.39x = 444,518.52 × 195,172.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,728.39x = 86,757,830,851.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,757,830,851.37/295,728.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,369.98

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