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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,130.40, 386,577.36 and 172,657.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,130.40, 386,577.36 and 172,657.44 is: 238,265.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,130.40 : 386,577.36 = 172,657.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,130.40/386,577.36 = 172,657.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,130.40x = 386,577.36 × 172,657.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,130.40x = 66,745,457,339.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,745,457,339.56/280,130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,265.67

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