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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,155.96, 420,237.59 and 93,167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,155.96, 420,237.59 and 93,167.46 is: 139,752.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,155.96 : 420,237.59 = 93,167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,155.96/420,237.59 = 93,167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,155.96x = 420,237.59 × 93,167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,155.96x = 39,152,468,390.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,152,468,390.98/280,155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,752.40

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