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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,643.80, 438,965.70 and 71,027.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,643.80, 438,965.70 and 71,027.80 is: 106,541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,643.80 : 438,965.70 = 71,027.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,643.80/438,965.70 = 71,027.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,643.80x = 438,965.70 × 71,027.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,643.80x = 31,178,767,946.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,178,767,946.46/292,643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,541.70

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