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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,008.40, 419,743.80 and 92,923.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,008.40, 419,743.80 and 92,923.60 is: 139,296.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,008.40 : 419,743.80 = 92,923.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,008.40/419,743.80 = 92,923.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,008.40x = 419,743.80 × 92,923.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,008.40x = 39,004,104,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,004,104,973.68/280,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,296.20

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