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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,506.72, 420,763.80 and 93,518.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,506.72, 420,763.80 and 93,518.28 is: 140,278.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,506.72 : 420,763.80 = 93,518.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,506.72/420,763.80 = 93,518.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,506.72x = 420,763.80 × 93,518.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,506.72x = 39,349,106,862.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,349,106,862.26/280,506.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,278.66

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