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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,710.84, 437,566.23 and 70,094.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,710.84, 437,566.23 and 70,094.84 is: 105,142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,710.84 : 437,566.23 = 70,094.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,710.84/437,566.23 = 70,094.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,710.84x = 437,566.23 × 70,094.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,710.84x = 30,671,132,693.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,671,132,693.42/291,710.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,142.25

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