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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,508.22, 420,766.05 and 93,519.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,508.22, 420,766.05 and 93,519.78 is: 140,280.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,508.22 : 420,766.05 = 93,519.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,508.22/420,766.05 = 93,519.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,508.22x = 420,766.05 × 93,519.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,508.22x = 39,349,948,427.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,349,948,427.47/280,508.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,280.91

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