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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,533.72, 420,804.18 and 93,545.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,533.72, 420,804.18 and 93,545.16 is: 140,318.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,533.72 : 420,804.18 = 93,545.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,533.72/420,804.18 = 93,545.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,533.72x = 420,804.18 × 93,545.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,533.72x = 39,364,194,346.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,364,194,346.77/280,533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,318.94

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