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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,751.80, 437,627.70 and 70,135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,751.80, 437,627.70 and 70,135.80 is: 105,203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,751.80 : 437,627.70 = 70,135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,751.80/437,627.70 = 70,135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,751.80x = 437,627.70 × 70,135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,751.80x = 30,693,368,841.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,693,368,841.66/291,751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,203.70

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