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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,243.50, 386,736.03 and 179,641.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,243.50, 386,736.03 and 179,641.50 is: 247,905.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,243.50 : 386,736.03 = 179,641.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,243.50/386,736.03 = 179,641.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,243.50x = 386,736.03 × 179,641.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,243.50x = 69,473,840,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,473,840,533.25/280,243.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,905.27

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