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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,200.50, 386,676.70 and 179,598.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,200.50, 386,676.70 and 179,598.50 is: 247,845.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,200.50 : 386,676.70 = 179,598.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,200.50/386,676.70 = 179,598.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,200.50x = 386,676.70 × 179,598.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,200.50x = 69,446,555,304.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,446,555,304.95/280,200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,845.94

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