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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,844.62, 421,266.96 and 93,856.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,844.62, 421,266.96 and 93,856.12 is: 140,784.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,844.62 : 421,266.96 = 93,856.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,844.62/421,266.96 = 93,856.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,844.62x = 421,266.96 × 93,856.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,844.62x = 39,538,482,349.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,538,482,349.80/280,844.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,784.19

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