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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,841.19, 421,261.79 and 93,852.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,841.19, 421,261.79 and 93,852.69 is: 140,779.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,841.19 : 421,261.79 = 93,852.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,841.19/421,261.79 = 93,852.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,841.19x = 421,261.79 × 93,852.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,841.19x = 39,536,552,185.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,536,552,185.72/280,841.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,779.04

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