Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,139.50, 420,212.90 and 93,151
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 280,139.50, 420,212.90 and 93,151 is: 139,727.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,139.50 : 420,212.90 = 93,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,139.50/420,212.90 = 93,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,139.50x = 420,212.90 × 93,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,139.50x = 39,143,251,847.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,143,251,847.90/280,139.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,727.71
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