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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,969.90, 419,954.85 and 209,985.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,969.90, 419,954.85 and 209,985.90 is: 314,978.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,969.90 : 419,954.85 = 209,985.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,969.90/419,954.85 = 209,985.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,969.90x = 419,954.85 × 209,985.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,969.90x = 88,184,597,136.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,184,597,136.62/279,969.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,978.85

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