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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,273.50, 386,676.28 and 215,762.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,273.50, 386,676.28 and 215,762.48 is: 297,674.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,273.50 : 386,676.28 = 215,762.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,273.50/386,676.28 = 215,762.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,273.50x = 386,676.28 × 215,762.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,273.50x = 83,430,233,129.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,430,233,129.97/280,273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,674.35

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