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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,515.72, 420,777.30 and 93,527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,515.72, 420,777.30 and 93,527.28 is: 140,292.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,515.72 : 420,777.30 = 93,527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,515.72/420,777.30 = 93,527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,515.72x = 420,777.30 × 93,527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,515.72x = 39,354,156,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,354,156,354.74/280,515.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,292.16

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