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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,525.72, 420,792.30 and 93,537.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,525.72, 420,792.30 and 93,537.28 is: 140,307.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,525.72 : 420,792.30 = 93,537.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,525.72/420,792.30 = 93,537.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,525.72x = 420,792.30 × 93,537.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,525.72x = 39,359,767,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,359,767,186.94/280,525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,307.16

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