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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,803.72, 419,614.86 and 92,765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,803.72, 419,614.86 and 92,765 is: 139,117.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,803.72 : 419,614.86 = 92,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,803.72/419,614.86 = 92,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,803.72x = 419,614.86 × 92,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,803.72x = 38,925,572,487.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,925,572,487.90/279,803.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,117.42

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