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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,085.80, 420,128.70 and 93,097.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,085.80, 420,128.70 and 93,097.30 is: 139,645.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,085.80 : 420,128.70 = 93,097.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,085.80/420,128.70 = 93,097.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,085.80x = 420,128.70 × 93,097.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,085.80x = 39,112,847,622.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,112,847,622.51/280,085.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,645.95

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