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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,481.40, 420,711.30 and 93,492.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,481.40, 420,711.30 and 93,492.90 is: 140,235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,481.40 : 420,711.30 = 93,492.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,481.40/420,711.30 = 93,492.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,481.40x = 420,711.30 × 93,492.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,481.40x = 39,333,519,499.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,333,519,499.77/280,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,235.75

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