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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,508.25, 438,762.38 and 70,892.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,508.25, 438,762.38 and 70,892.25 is: 106,338.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,508.25 : 438,762.38 = 70,892.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,508.25/438,762.38 = 70,892.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,508.25x = 438,762.38 × 70,892.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,508.25x = 31,104,852,333.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,104,852,333.56/292,508.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,338.38

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