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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,975.12, 437,961.72 and 70,359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,975.12, 437,961.72 and 70,359.12 is: 105,538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,975.12 : 437,961.72 = 70,359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,975.12/437,961.72 = 70,359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,975.12x = 437,961.72 × 70,359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,975.12x = 30,814,601,212.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,814,601,212.89/291,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,538.45

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