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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,968.90, 419,953.35 and 209,984.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,968.90, 419,953.35 and 209,984.90 is: 314,977.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,968.90 : 419,953.35 = 209,984.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,968.90/419,953.35 = 209,984.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,968.90x = 419,953.35 × 209,984.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,968.90x = 88,183,862,204.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,183,862,204.42/279,968.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,977.35

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