Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,683.68, 420,889.04 and 93,632
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 280,683.68, 420,889.04 and 93,632 is: 140,402.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,683.68 : 420,889.04 = 93,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,683.68/420,889.04 = 93,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,683.68x = 420,889.04 × 93,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,683.68x = 39,408,682,593.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,408,682,593.28/280,683.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,402.47
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