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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,203.27, 386,780.25 and 165,482.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,203.27, 386,780.25 and 165,482.37 is: 228,424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,203.27 : 386,780.25 = 165,482.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,203.27/386,780.25 = 165,482.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,203.27x = 386,780.25 × 165,482.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,203.27x = 64,005,312,439.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,005,312,439.19/280,203.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,424.57

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