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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,992.80, 419,989.20 and 93,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,992.80, 419,989.20 and 93,004.30 is: 139,506.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,992.80 : 419,989.20 = 93,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,992.80/419,989.20 = 93,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,992.80x = 419,989.20 × 93,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,992.80x = 39,060,801,553.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,060,801,553.56/279,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,506.45

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