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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,206.35, 420,309.53 and 93,217.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,206.35, 420,309.53 and 93,217.85 is: 139,826.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,206.35 : 420,309.53 = 93,217.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,206.35/420,309.53 = 93,217.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,206.35x = 420,309.53 × 93,217.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,206.35x = 39,180,350,255.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,180,350,255.02/280,206.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,826.78

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