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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,811.53, 419,841.23 and 146,660.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,811.53, 419,841.23 and 146,660.13 is: 220,055.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,811.53 : 419,841.23 = 146,660.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,811.53/419,841.23 = 146,660.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,811.53x = 419,841.23 × 146,660.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,811.53x = 61,573,968,637.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,573,968,637.86/279,811.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,055.15

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