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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,111.60, 420,167.40 and 93,123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,111.60, 420,167.40 and 93,123.10 is: 139,684.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,111.60 : 420,167.40 = 93,123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,111.60/420,167.40 = 93,123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,111.60x = 420,167.40 × 93,123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,111.60x = 39,127,290,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,127,290,806.94/280,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,684.65

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