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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,766.89, 419,774.37 and 146,615.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,766.89, 419,774.37 and 146,615.49 is: 219,988.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,766.89 : 419,774.37 = 146,615.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,766.89/419,774.37 = 146,615.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,766.89x = 419,774.37 × 146,615.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,766.89x = 61,545,424,946.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,545,424,946.99/279,766.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,988.24

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