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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,468.70, 420,705.45 and 93,480.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,468.70, 420,705.45 and 93,480.20 is: 140,221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,468.70 : 420,705.45 = 93,480.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,468.70/420,705.45 = 93,480.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,468.70x = 420,705.45 × 93,480.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,468.70x = 39,327,629,607.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,327,629,607.09/280,468.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,221.10

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