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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,995.40, 419,993.10 and 210,011.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,995.40, 419,993.10 and 210,011.40 is: 315,017.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,995.40 : 419,993.10 = 210,011.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,995.40/419,993.10 = 210,011.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,995.40x = 419,993.10 × 210,011.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,995.40x = 88,203,338,921.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,203,338,921.34/279,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,017.10

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