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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,153.44, 420,153.84 and 93,140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,153.44, 420,153.84 and 93,140.64 is: 139,685.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,153.44 : 420,153.84 = 93,140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,153.44/420,153.84 = 93,140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,153.44x = 420,153.84 × 93,140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,153.44x = 39,133,397,556.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,133,397,556.06/280,153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,685.59

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