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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,837.54, 419,879.97 and 146,685.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,837.54, 419,879.97 and 146,685.96 is: 220,093.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,837.54 : 419,879.97 = 146,685.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,837.54/419,879.97 = 146,685.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,837.54x = 419,879.97 × 146,685.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,837.54x = 61,590,496,484.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,590,496,484.22/279,837.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,093.76

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