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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,982.12, 437,972.20 and 70,366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,982.12, 437,972.20 and 70,366.12 is: 105,548.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,982.12 : 437,972.20 = 70,366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,982.12/437,972.20 = 70,366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,982.12x = 437,972.20 × 70,366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,982.12x = 30,818,404,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,818,404,381.86/291,982.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,548.94

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