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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,773.28, 419,783.85 and 146,621.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,773.28, 419,783.85 and 146,621.88 is: 219,997.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,773.28 : 419,783.85 = 146,621.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,773.28/419,783.85 = 146,621.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,773.28x = 419,783.85 × 146,621.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,773.28x = 61,549,497,280.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,549,497,280.64/279,773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,997.77

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