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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,957.58, 419,739.48 and 130,038.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,957.58, 419,739.48 and 130,038.70 is: 194,966.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,957.58 : 419,739.48 = 130,038.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,957.58/419,739.48 = 130,038.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,957.58x = 419,739.48 × 130,038.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,957.58x = 54,582,376,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,582,376,317.88/279,957.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,966.60

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