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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,152.40, 420,232.08 and 93,163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,152.40, 420,232.08 and 93,163.84 is: 139,746.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,152.40 : 420,232.08 = 93,163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,152.40/420,232.08 = 93,163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,152.40x = 420,232.08 × 93,163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,152.40x = 39,150,434,263.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,150,434,263.99/280,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,746.92

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