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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,205.60, 420,308.40 and 93,217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,205.60, 420,308.40 and 93,217.10 is: 139,825.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,205.60 : 420,308.40 = 93,217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,205.60/420,308.40 = 93,217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,205.60x = 420,308.40 × 93,217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,205.60x = 39,179,930,153.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,179,930,153.64/280,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,825.65

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