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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,545.96, 420,822.30 and 93,557.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,545.96, 420,822.30 and 93,557.40 is: 140,337.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,545.96 : 420,822.30 = 93,557.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,545.96/420,822.30 = 93,557.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,545.96x = 420,822.30 × 93,557.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,545.96x = 39,371,040,250.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,371,040,250.02/280,545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,337.22

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