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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,677.78, 437,516.70 and 70,061.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,677.78, 437,516.70 and 70,061.78 is: 105,092.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,677.78 : 437,516.70 = 70,061.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,677.78/437,516.70 = 70,061.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,677.78x = 437,516.70 × 70,061.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,677.78x = 30,653,198,781.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,653,198,781.73/291,677.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,092.68

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