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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,982.80, 419,974.20 and 140,014.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,982.80, 419,974.20 and 140,014.80 is: 210,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,982.80 : 419,974.20 = 140,014.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,982.80/419,974.20 = 140,014.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,982.80x = 419,974.20 × 140,014.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,982.80x = 58,802,603,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,802,603,618.16/279,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,022.20

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