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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,759.43, 419,763.21 and 146,608.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,759.43, 419,763.21 and 146,608.05 is: 219,977.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,759.43 : 419,763.21 = 146,608.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,759.43/419,763.21 = 146,608.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,759.43x = 419,763.21 × 146,608.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,759.43x = 61,540,665,679.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,540,665,679.84/279,759.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,977.09

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