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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,193.85, 555,769.71 and 295,431.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,193.85, 555,769.71 and 295,431.17 is: 441,145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,193.85 : 555,769.71 = 295,431.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,193.85/555,769.71 = 295,431.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,193.85x = 555,769.71 × 295,431.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,193.85x = 164,191,696,023.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,191,696,023.22/372,193.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,145.65

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