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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,082.80, 420,124.20 and 93,094.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,082.80, 420,124.20 and 93,094.30 is: 139,641.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,082.80 : 420,124.20 = 93,094.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,082.80/420,124.20 = 93,094.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,082.80x = 420,124.20 × 93,094.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,082.80x = 39,111,168,312.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,111,168,312.06/280,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,641.45

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