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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,708.81, 437,563.22 and 70,092.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,708.81, 437,563.22 and 70,092.81 is: 105,139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,708.81 : 437,563.22 = 70,092.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,708.81/437,563.22 = 70,092.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,708.81x = 437,563.22 × 70,092.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,708.81x = 30,670,035,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,670,035,642.45/291,708.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,139.22

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