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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,022.40, 420,033.60 and 93,033.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,022.40, 420,033.60 and 93,033.90 is: 139,550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,022.40 : 420,033.60 = 93,033.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,022.40/420,033.60 = 93,033.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,022.40x = 420,033.60 × 93,033.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,022.40x = 39,077,363,939.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,077,363,939.04/280,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,550.85

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