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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,933.16, 421,311.90 and 93,900.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,933.16, 421,311.90 and 93,900.92 is: 140,822.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,933.16 : 421,311.90 = 93,900.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,933.16/421,311.90 = 93,900.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,933.16x = 421,311.90 × 93,900.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,933.16x = 39,561,575,016.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,561,575,016.95/280,933.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,822.02

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