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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,611.50, 438,917.46 and 70,995.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,611.50, 438,917.46 and 70,995.50 is: 106,493.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,611.50 : 438,917.46 = 70,995.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,611.50/438,917.46 = 70,995.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,611.50x = 438,917.46 × 70,995.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,611.50x = 31,161,164,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,161,164,531.43/292,611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,493.30

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