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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,511.14, 438,766.68 and 70,895.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,511.14, 438,766.68 and 70,895.14 is: 106,342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,511.14 : 438,766.68 = 70,895.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,511.14/438,766.68 = 70,895.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,511.14x = 438,766.68 × 70,895.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,511.14x = 31,106,425,205.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,106,425,205.94/292,511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,342.70

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