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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,764.43, 419,770.71 and 146,613.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,764.43, 419,770.71 and 146,613.08 is: 219,984.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,764.43 : 419,770.71 = 146,613.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,764.43/419,770.71 = 146,613.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,764.43x = 419,770.71 × 146,613.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,764.43x = 61,543,874,588.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,543,874,588.03/279,764.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,984.63

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