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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,853.30, 421,279.95 and 93,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,853.30, 421,279.95 and 93,864.80 is: 140,797.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,853.30 : 421,279.95 = 93,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,853.30/421,279.95 = 93,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,853.30x = 421,279.95 × 93,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,853.30x = 39,543,358,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,543,358,250.76/280,853.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,797.20

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