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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,507.14, 438,760.68 and 70,891.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,507.14, 438,760.68 and 70,891.14 is: 106,336.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,507.14 : 438,760.68 = 70,891.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,507.14/438,760.68 = 70,891.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,507.14x = 438,760.68 × 70,891.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,507.14x = 31,104,244,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,104,244,792.38/292,507.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,336.70

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