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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,969.20, 419,953.80 and 92,980.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,969.20, 419,953.80 and 92,980.70 is: 139,471.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,969.20 : 419,953.80 = 92,980.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,969.20/419,953.80 = 92,980.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,969.20x = 419,953.80 × 92,980.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,969.20x = 39,047,598,291.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,047,598,291.66/279,969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,471.05

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