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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,505.88, 438,758.82 and 70,889.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,505.88, 438,758.82 and 70,889.88 is: 106,334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,505.88 : 438,758.82 = 70,889.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,505.88/438,758.82 = 70,889.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,505.88x = 438,758.82 × 70,889.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,505.88x = 31,103,560,098.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,103,560,098.74/292,505.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,334.82

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