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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,119.75, 420,183.27 and 93,131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,119.75, 420,183.27 and 93,131.25 is: 139,698.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,119.75 : 420,183.27 = 93,131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,119.75/420,183.27 = 93,131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,119.75x = 420,183.27 × 93,131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,119.75x = 39,132,193,164.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,132,193,164.19/280,119.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,698.09

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