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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,889.08, 419,713.68 and 130,113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,889.08, 419,713.68 and 130,113.75 is: 195,114.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,889.08 : 419,713.68 = 130,113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,889.08/419,713.68 = 130,113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,889.08x = 419,713.68 × 130,113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,889.08x = 54,610,520,831.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,610,520,831.10/279,889.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,114.87

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