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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,313.62, 386,711.44 and 171,422.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,313.62, 386,711.44 and 171,422.72 is: 236,489.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,313.62 : 386,711.44 = 171,422.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,313.62/386,711.44 = 171,422.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,313.62x = 386,711.44 × 171,422.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,313.62x = 66,291,126,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,291,126,899.92/280,313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,489.14

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