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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,085.10, 420,127.65 and 93,072.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,085.10, 420,127.65 and 93,072.30 is: 139,608.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,085.10 : 420,127.65 = 93,072.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,085.10/420,127.65 = 93,072.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,085.10x = 420,127.65 × 93,072.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,085.10x = 39,102,246,679.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,102,246,679.10/280,085.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,608.45

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