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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,640.60, 419,460.90 and 153,669.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,640.60, 419,460.90 and 153,669.40 is: 230,504.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,640.60 : 419,460.90 = 153,669.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,640.60/419,460.90 = 153,669.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,640.60x = 419,460.90 × 153,669.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,640.60x = 64,458,304,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,458,304,826.46/279,640.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,504.10

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