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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,507.50, 438,761.25 and 70,891.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,507.50, 438,761.25 and 70,891.50 is: 106,337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,507.50 : 438,761.25 = 70,891.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,507.50/438,761.25 = 70,891.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,507.50x = 438,761.25 × 70,891.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,507.50x = 31,104,443,154.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,104,443,154.38/292,507.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,337.25

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