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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,118.60, 420,177.90 and 93,130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,118.60, 420,177.90 and 93,130.10 is: 139,695.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,118.60 : 420,177.90 = 93,130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,118.60/420,177.90 = 93,130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,118.60x = 420,177.90 × 93,130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,118.60x = 39,131,209,844.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,131,209,844.79/280,118.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,695.15

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