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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,545.84, 420,840.72 and 93,557.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,545.84, 420,840.72 and 93,557.16 is: 140,343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,545.84 : 420,840.72 = 93,557.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,545.84/420,840.72 = 93,557.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,545.84x = 420,840.72 × 93,557.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,545.84x = 39,372,662,575.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,372,662,575.56/280,545.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,343.06

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