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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,055.70, 420,083.55 and 93,067.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,055.70, 420,083.55 and 93,067.20 is: 139,600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,055.70 : 420,083.55 = 93,067.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,055.70/420,083.55 = 93,067.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,055.70x = 420,083.55 × 93,067.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,055.70x = 39,095,999,764.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,095,999,764.56/280,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,600.80

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