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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,032.96, 386,376.48 and 171,109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,032.96, 386,376.48 and 171,109.44 is: 236,088.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,032.96 : 386,376.48 = 171,109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,032.96/386,376.48 = 171,109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,032.96x = 386,376.48 × 171,109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,032.96x = 66,112,663,121.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,112,663,121.97/280,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,088.86

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