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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,757.88, 419,760.86 and 146,606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,757.88, 419,760.86 and 146,606.48 is: 219,974.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,757.88 : 419,760.86 = 146,606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,757.88/419,760.86 = 146,606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,757.88x = 419,760.86 × 146,606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,757.88x = 61,539,660,868.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,539,660,868.64/279,757.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,974.72

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