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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,763.93, 419,769.96 and 146,612.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,763.93, 419,769.96 and 146,612.58 is: 219,983.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,763.93 : 419,769.96 = 146,612.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,763.93/419,769.96 = 146,612.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,763.93x = 419,769.96 × 146,612.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,763.93x = 61,543,556,842.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,543,556,842.10/279,763.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,983.89

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