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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,351.53, 420,516.36 and 93,363.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,351.53, 420,516.36 and 93,363.03 is: 140,040.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,351.53 : 420,516.36 = 93,363.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,351.53/420,516.36 = 93,363.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,351.53x = 420,516.36 × 93,363.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,351.53x = 39,260,681,534.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,260,681,534.17/280,351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,040.90

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