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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,997.80, 443,996.70 and 233,012.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,997.80, 443,996.70 and 233,012.20 is: 349,518.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,997.80 : 443,996.70 = 233,012.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,997.80/443,996.70 = 233,012.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,997.80x = 443,996.70 × 233,012.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,997.80x = 103,456,647,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,456,647,859.74/295,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,518.30

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