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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,109.60, 420,164.40 and 93,096.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,109.60, 420,164.40 and 93,096.80 is: 139,645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,109.60 : 420,164.40 = 93,096.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,109.60/420,164.40 = 93,096.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,109.60x = 420,164.40 × 93,096.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,109.60x = 39,115,961,113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,115,961,113.92/280,109.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,645.20

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