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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,087.80, 420,131.70 and 93,099.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,087.80, 420,131.70 and 93,099.30 is: 139,648.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,087.80 : 420,131.70 = 93,099.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,087.80/420,131.70 = 93,099.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,087.80x = 420,131.70 × 93,099.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,087.80x = 39,113,967,177.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,113,967,177.81/280,087.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,648.95

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