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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,709.75, 437,564.63 and 70,093.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,709.75, 437,564.63 and 70,093.75 is: 105,140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,709.75 : 437,564.63 = 70,093.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,709.75/437,564.63 = 70,093.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,709.75x = 437,564.63 × 70,093.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,709.75x = 30,670,545,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,670,545,784.06/291,709.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,140.63

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