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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,458.20, 420,689.70 and 93,469.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,458.20, 420,689.70 and 93,469.70 is: 140,205.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,458.20 : 420,689.70 = 93,469.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,458.20/420,689.70 = 93,469.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,458.20x = 420,689.70 × 93,469.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,458.20x = 39,321,740,052.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,321,740,052.09/280,458.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,205.35

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