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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,131.40, 386,578.74 and 172,658.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,131.40, 386,578.74 and 172,658.44 is: 238,267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,131.40 : 386,578.74 = 172,658.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,131.40/386,578.74 = 172,658.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,131.40x = 386,578.74 × 172,658.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,131.40x = 66,746,082,185.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,746,082,185.57/280,131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,267.05

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