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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,344.60, 420,516.90 and 93,331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,344.60, 420,516.90 and 93,331.80 is: 139,997.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,344.60 : 420,516.90 = 93,331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,344.60/420,516.90 = 93,331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,344.60x = 420,516.90 × 93,331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,344.60x = 39,247,599,207.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,247,599,207.42/280,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,997.70

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