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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,012.40, 419,749.80 and 92,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,012.40, 419,749.80 and 92,927.60 is: 139,302.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,012.40 : 419,749.80 = 92,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,012.40/419,749.80 = 92,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,012.40x = 419,749.80 × 92,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,012.40x = 39,006,341,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,006,341,514.48/280,012.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,302.19

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