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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,711.20, 437,566.80 and 70,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,711.20, 437,566.80 and 70,095.20 is: 105,142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,711.20 : 437,566.80 = 70,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,711.20/437,566.80 = 70,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,711.20x = 437,566.80 × 70,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,711.20x = 30,671,330,171.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,671,330,171.53/291,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,142.79

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