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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,838.69, 421,258.03 and 93,850.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,838.69, 421,258.03 and 93,850.19 is: 140,775.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,838.69 : 421,258.03 = 93,850.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,838.69/421,258.03 = 93,850.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,838.69x = 421,258.03 × 93,850.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,838.69x = 39,535,145,336.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,535,145,336.01/280,838.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,775.28

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