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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,079.50, 419,220.15 and 146,769.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,079.50, 419,220.15 and 146,769.70 is: 219,683.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,079.50 : 419,220.15 = 146,769.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,079.50/419,220.15 = 146,769.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,079.50x = 419,220.15 × 146,769.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,079.50x = 61,528,815,649.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,528,815,649.46/280,079.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,683.40

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