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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,134.13, 420,204.84 and 93,145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,134.13, 420,204.84 and 93,145.63 is: 139,719.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,134.13 : 420,204.84 = 93,145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,134.13/420,204.84 = 93,145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,134.13x = 420,204.84 × 93,145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,134.13x = 39,140,241,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,140,241,984.10/280,134.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,719.65

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