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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,445.24, 419,168.94 and 146,364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,445.24, 419,168.94 and 146,364.76 is: 219,547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,445.24 : 419,168.94 = 146,364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,445.24/419,168.94 = 146,364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,445.24x = 419,168.94 × 146,364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,445.24x = 61,351,561,302.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,351,561,302.55/279,445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,547.71

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