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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,929.13, 437,893.70 and 70,313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,929.13, 437,893.70 and 70,313.13 is: 105,469.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,929.13 : 437,893.70 = 70,313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,929.13/437,893.70 = 70,313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,929.13x = 437,893.70 × 70,313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,929.13x = 30,789,676,654.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,789,676,654.28/291,929.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,469.70

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