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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,761.64, 419,766.51 and 146,610.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,761.64, 419,766.51 and 146,610.24 is: 219,980.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,761.64 : 419,766.51 = 146,610.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,761.64/419,766.51 = 146,610.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,761.64x = 419,766.51 × 146,610.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,761.64x = 61,542,068,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,542,068,775.06/279,761.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,980.37

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