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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,031.67, 386,472.87 and 172,598.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,031.67, 386,472.87 and 172,598.94 is: 238,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,031.67 : 386,472.87 = 172,598.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,031.67/386,472.87 = 172,598.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,031.67x = 386,472.87 × 172,598.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,031.67x = 66,704,808,425.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,704,808,425.39/280,031.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,204.51

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