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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,136.13, 420,207.84 and 93,147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,136.13, 420,207.84 and 93,147.63 is: 139,722.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,136.13 : 420,207.84 = 93,147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,136.13/420,207.84 = 93,147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,136.13x = 420,207.84 × 93,147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,136.13x = 39,141,364,403.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,141,364,403.42/280,136.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,722.66

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