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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,991.12, 437,985.70 and 70,375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,991.12, 437,985.70 and 70,375.12 is: 105,562.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,991.12 : 437,985.70 = 70,375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,991.12/437,985.70 = 70,375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,991.12x = 437,985.70 × 70,375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,991.12x = 30,823,296,195.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,823,296,195.78/291,991.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,562.44

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