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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,986.40, 419,979.60 and 92,997.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,986.40, 419,979.60 and 92,997.90 is: 139,496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,986.40 : 419,979.60 = 92,997.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,986.40/419,979.60 = 92,997.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,986.40x = 419,979.60 × 92,997.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,986.40x = 39,057,220,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,057,220,842.84/279,986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,496.85

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