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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,919.80, 419,879.70 and 139,951.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,919.80, 419,879.70 and 139,951.80 is: 209,927.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,919.80 : 419,879.70 = 139,951.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,919.80/419,879.70 = 139,951.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,919.80x = 419,879.70 × 139,951.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,919.80x = 58,762,919,798.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,762,919,798.46/279,919.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,927.70

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