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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,437.20, 438,655.80 and 70,821.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,437.20, 438,655.80 and 70,821.20 is: 106,231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,437.20 : 438,655.80 = 70,821.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,437.20/438,655.80 = 70,821.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,437.20x = 438,655.80 × 70,821.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,437.20x = 31,066,130,142.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,066,130,142.96/292,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,231.80

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