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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,997.09, 419,995.95 and 69,635.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,997.09, 419,995.95 and 69,635.02 is: 104,452.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,997.09 : 419,995.95 = 69,635.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,997.09/419,995.95 = 69,635.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,997.09x = 419,995.95 × 69,635.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,997.09x = 29,246,426,378.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,246,426,378.17/279,997.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,452.61

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