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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,065.70, 418,598.55 and 139,097.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,065.70, 418,598.55 and 139,097.70 is: 208,646.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,065.70 : 418,598.55 = 139,097.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,065.70/418,598.55 = 139,097.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,065.70x = 418,598.55 × 139,097.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,065.70x = 58,226,095,528.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,226,095,528.34/279,065.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,646.55

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