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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,720.60, 437,580.90 and 70,104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,720.60, 437,580.90 and 70,104.60 is: 105,156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,720.60 : 437,580.90 = 70,104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,720.60/437,580.90 = 70,104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,720.60x = 437,580.90 × 70,104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,720.60x = 30,676,433,962.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,676,433,962.14/291,720.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,156.90

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