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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,114.60, 420,171.90 and 93,101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,114.60, 420,171.90 and 93,101.80 is: 139,652.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,114.60 : 420,171.90 = 93,101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,114.60/420,171.90 = 93,101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,114.60x = 420,171.90 × 93,101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,114.60x = 39,118,760,199.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,118,760,199.42/280,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,652.70

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