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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,387.20, 438,580.80 and 70,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,387.20, 438,580.80 and 70,771.20 is: 106,156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,387.20 : 438,580.80 = 70,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,387.20/438,580.80 = 70,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,387.20x = 438,580.80 × 70,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,387.20x = 31,038,889,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,038,889,512.96/292,387.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,156.80

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