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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,119.60, 420,179.40 and 93,131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,119.60, 420,179.40 and 93,131.10 is: 139,696.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,119.60 : 420,179.40 = 93,131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,119.60/420,179.40 = 93,131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,119.60x = 420,179.40 × 93,131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,119.60x = 39,131,769,719.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,131,769,719.34/280,119.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,696.65

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