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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,971.12, 437,955.72 and 70,355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,971.12, 437,955.72 and 70,355.12 is: 105,532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,971.12 : 437,955.72 = 70,355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,971.12/437,955.72 = 70,355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,971.12x = 437,955.72 × 70,355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,971.12x = 30,812,427,235.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,812,427,235.29/291,971.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,532.45

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