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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,517, 438,775.50 and 70,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,517, 438,775.50 and 70,901 is: 106,351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,517 : 438,775.50 = 70,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,517/438,775.50 = 70,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,517x = 438,775.50 × 70,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,517x = 31,109,621,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,109,621,725.50/292,517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,351.50

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