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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,775.50, 439,163.25 and 71,159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,775.50, 439,163.25 and 71,159.50 is: 106,739.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,775.50 : 439,163.25 = 71,159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,775.50/439,163.25 = 71,159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,775.50x = 439,163.25 × 71,159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,775.50x = 31,250,637,288.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,250,637,288.38/292,775.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,739.25

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