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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,529, 438,793.50 and 70,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,529, 438,793.50 and 70,913 is: 106,369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,529 : 438,793.50 = 70,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,529/438,793.50 = 70,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,529x = 438,793.50 × 70,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,529x = 31,116,163,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,116,163,465.50/292,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,369.50

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