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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,727.07, 421,094.28 and 93,738.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,727.07, 421,094.28 and 93,738.57 is: 140,609.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,727.07 : 421,094.28 = 93,738.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,727.07/421,094.28 = 93,738.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,727.07x = 421,094.28 × 93,738.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,727.07x = 39,472,775,642.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,472,775,642.38/280,727.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,609.08

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