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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,993.80, 419,990.70 and 93,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,993.80, 419,990.70 and 93,005.30 is: 139,507.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,993.80 : 419,990.70 = 93,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,993.80/419,990.70 = 93,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,993.80x = 419,990.70 × 93,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,993.80x = 39,061,361,050.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,061,361,050.71/279,993.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,507.95

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