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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,106.60, 420,159.90 and 93,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,106.60, 420,159.90 and 93,093.80 is: 139,640.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,106.60 : 420,159.90 = 93,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,106.60/420,159.90 = 93,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,106.60x = 420,159.90 × 93,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,106.60x = 39,114,281,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,114,281,698.62/280,106.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,640.70

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