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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,368.39, 387,047.16 and 172,997.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,368.39, 387,047.16 and 172,997.58 is: 238,822.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,368.39 : 387,047.16 = 172,997.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,368.39/387,047.16 = 172,997.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,368.39x = 387,047.16 × 172,997.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,368.39x = 66,958,222,025.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,958,222,025.87/280,368.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,822.29

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