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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,758.88, 419,762.37 and 146,607.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,758.88, 419,762.37 and 146,607.49 is: 219,976.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,758.88 : 419,762.37 = 146,607.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,758.88/419,762.37 = 146,607.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,758.88x = 419,762.37 × 146,607.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,758.88x = 61,540,307,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,540,307,462.15/279,758.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,976.24

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