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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,472.70, 420,711.45 and 93,484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,472.70, 420,711.45 and 93,484.20 is: 140,227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,472.70 : 420,711.45 = 93,484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,472.70/420,711.45 = 93,484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,472.70x = 420,711.45 × 93,484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,472.70x = 39,329,873,334.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,329,873,334.09/280,472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,227.10

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