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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,966.80, 419,950.20 and 92,978.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,966.80, 419,950.20 and 92,978.30 is: 139,467.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,966.80 : 419,950.20 = 92,978.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,966.80/419,950.20 = 92,978.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,966.80x = 419,950.20 × 92,978.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,966.80x = 39,046,255,680.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,046,255,680.66/279,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,467.45

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