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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,483.40, 420,714.30 and 93,494.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,483.40, 420,714.30 and 93,494.90 is: 140,238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,483.40 : 420,714.30 = 93,494.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,483.40/420,714.30 = 93,494.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,483.40x = 420,714.30 × 93,494.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,483.40x = 39,334,641,407.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,334,641,407.07/280,483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,238.75

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