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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,270.68, 386,672.52 and 215,759.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,270.68, 386,672.52 and 215,759.64 is: 297,670.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,270.68 : 386,672.52 = 215,759.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,270.68/386,672.52 = 215,759.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,270.68x = 386,672.52 × 215,759.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,270.68x = 83,428,323,713.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,428,323,713.09/280,270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,670.54

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