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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,849.74, 421,187.10 and 93,817.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,849.74, 421,187.10 and 93,817.50 is: 140,697.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,849.74 : 421,187.10 = 93,817.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,849.74/421,187.10 = 93,817.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,849.74x = 421,187.10 × 93,817.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,849.74x = 39,514,720,754.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,514,720,754.25/280,849.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,697.02

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