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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,217.88, 420,330.48 and 93,229.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,217.88, 420,330.48 and 93,229.38 is: 139,845.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,217.88 : 420,330.48 = 93,229.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,217.88/420,330.48 = 93,229.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,217.88x = 420,330.48 × 93,229.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,217.88x = 39,187,150,045.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,187,150,045.50/280,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,845.29

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