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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,847.12, 421,183.19 and 93,814.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,847.12, 421,183.19 and 93,814.88 is: 140,693.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,847.12 : 421,183.19 = 93,814.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,847.12/421,183.19 = 93,814.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,847.12x = 421,183.19 × 93,814.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,847.12x = 39,513,248,556.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,513,248,556.49/280,847.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,693.09

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