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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,961.40, 419,942.10 and 92,972.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,961.40, 419,942.10 and 92,972.90 is: 139,459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,961.40 : 419,942.10 = 92,972.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,961.40/419,942.10 = 92,972.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,961.40x = 419,942.10 × 92,972.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,961.40x = 39,043,234,869.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,043,234,869.09/279,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,459.35

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