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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,042.88, 438,063.36 and 70,426.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,042.88, 438,063.36 and 70,426.88 is: 105,640.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,042.88 : 438,063.36 = 70,426.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,042.88/438,063.36 = 70,426.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,042.88x = 438,063.36 × 70,426.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,042.88x = 30,851,435,687.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,851,435,687.12/292,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,640.09

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