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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,359.78, 420,528.72 and 93,371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,359.78, 420,528.72 and 93,371.28 is: 140,053.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,359.78 : 420,528.72 = 93,371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,359.78/420,528.72 = 93,371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,359.78x = 420,528.72 × 93,371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,359.78x = 39,265,304,863.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,265,304,863.16/280,359.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,053.27

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