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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,906.72, 419,769.12 and 92,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,906.72, 419,769.12 and 92,868 is: 139,271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,906.72 : 419,769.12 = 92,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,906.72/419,769.12 = 92,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,906.72x = 419,769.12 × 92,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,906.72x = 38,983,118,636.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,983,118,636.16/279,906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,271.82

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