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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,134.21, 420,204.93 and 93,145.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,134.21, 420,204.93 and 93,145.71 is: 139,719.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,134.21 : 420,204.93 = 93,145.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,134.21/420,204.93 = 93,145.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,134.21x = 420,204.93 × 93,145.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,134.21x = 39,140,286,550.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,140,286,550.35/280,134.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,719.77

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