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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,184.41, 419,018.40 and 146,157.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,184.41, 419,018.40 and 146,157.71 is: 219,363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,184.41 : 419,018.40 = 146,157.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,184.41/419,018.40 = 146,157.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,184.41x = 419,018.40 × 146,157.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,184.41x = 61,242,767,696.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,242,767,696.77/279,184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,363.14

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