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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,642.68, 420,827.58 and 93,591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,642.68, 420,827.58 and 93,591 is: 140,341.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,642.68 : 420,827.58 = 93,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,642.68/420,827.58 = 93,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,642.68x = 420,827.58 × 93,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,642.68x = 39,385,674,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,385,674,039.78/280,642.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,341.00

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