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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,801.54, 419,825.97 and 146,649.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,801.54, 419,825.97 and 146,649.96 is: 220,039.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,801.54 : 419,825.97 = 146,649.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,801.54/419,825.97 = 146,649.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,801.54x = 419,825.97 × 146,649.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,801.54x = 61,567,461,707.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,567,461,707.46/279,801.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,039.75

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