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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,327.72, 419,016.29 and 79,643.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,327.72, 419,016.29 and 79,643.82 is: 119,472.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,327.72 : 419,016.29 = 79,643.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,327.72/419,016.29 = 79,643.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,327.72x = 419,016.29 × 79,643.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,327.72x = 33,372,059,224.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,372,059,224.48/279,327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,472.78

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