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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,929.16, 421,305.90 and 93,896.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,929.16, 421,305.90 and 93,896.92 is: 140,816.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,929.16 : 421,305.90 = 93,896.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,929.16/421,305.90 = 93,896.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,929.16x = 421,305.90 × 93,896.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,929.16x = 39,559,326,387.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,559,326,387.83/280,929.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,816.02

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