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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,611.84, 437,417.73 and 69,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,611.84, 437,417.73 and 69,995.84 is: 104,993.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,611.84 : 437,417.73 = 69,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,611.84/437,417.73 = 69,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,611.84x = 437,417.73 × 69,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,611.84x = 30,617,419,255.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,617,419,255.15/291,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,993.75

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