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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,949.20, 418,428.48 and 146,089.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,949.20, 418,428.48 and 146,089.04 is: 219,136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,949.20 : 418,428.48 = 146,089.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,949.20/418,428.48 = 146,089.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,949.20x = 418,428.48 × 146,089.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,949.20x = 61,127,814,951.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,127,814,951.86/278,949.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,136.01

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