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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,413.91, 419,191.60 and 79,735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,413.91, 419,191.60 and 79,735 is: 119,622.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,413.91 : 419,191.60 = 79,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,413.91/419,191.60 = 79,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,413.91x = 419,191.60 × 79,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,413.91x = 33,424,242,226
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,424,242,226/279,413.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,622.69

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