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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,048.20, 420,072.30 and 93,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,048.20, 420,072.30 and 93,059.70 is: 139,589.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,048.20 : 420,072.30 = 93,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,048.20/420,072.30 = 93,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,048.20x = 420,072.30 × 93,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,048.20x = 39,091,802,216.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,091,802,216.31/280,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,589.55

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