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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,638.99, 420,962.09 and 93,650.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,638.99, 420,962.09 and 93,650.49 is: 140,476.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,638.99 : 420,962.09 = 93,650.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,638.99/420,962.09 = 93,650.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,638.99x = 420,962.09 × 93,650.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,638.99x = 39,423,305,531.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,423,305,531.67/280,638.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,476.94

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