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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,160.96, 386,553.12 and 171,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,160.96, 386,553.12 and 171,237.44 is: 236,265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,160.96 : 386,553.12 = 171,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,160.96/386,553.12 = 171,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,160.96x = 386,553.12 × 171,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,160.96x = 66,192,366,692.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,192,366,692.81/280,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,265.49

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