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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,336.80, 420,572.16 and 93,349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,336.80, 420,572.16 and 93,349.92 is: 140,047.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,336.80 : 420,572.16 = 93,349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,336.80/420,572.16 = 93,349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,336.80x = 420,572.16 × 93,349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,336.80x = 39,260,377,490.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,260,377,490.23/280,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,047.18

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