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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,782.42, 419,797.56 and 146,630.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,782.42, 419,797.56 and 146,630.84 is: 220,011.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,782.42 : 419,797.56 = 146,630.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,782.42/419,797.56 = 146,630.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,782.42x = 419,797.56 × 146,630.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,782.42x = 61,555,268,852.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,555,268,852.75/279,782.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,011.21

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