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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,723.88, 421,093.50 and 93,728.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,723.88, 421,093.50 and 93,728.68 is: 140,595.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,723.88 : 421,093.50 = 93,728.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,723.88/421,093.50 = 93,728.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,723.88x = 421,093.50 × 93,728.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,723.88x = 39,468,537,911.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,468,537,911.58/280,723.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,595.58

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