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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,234.56, 386,723.70 and 179,632.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,234.56, 386,723.70 and 179,632.56 is: 247,892.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,234.56 : 386,723.70 = 179,632.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,234.56/386,723.70 = 179,632.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,234.56x = 386,723.70 × 179,632.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,234.56x = 69,468,168,243.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,468,168,243.67/280,234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,892.94

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