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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,369.28, 418,408.36 and 250,451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,369.28, 418,408.36 and 250,451.12 is: 373,760.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,369.28 : 418,408.36 = 250,451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,369.28/418,408.36 = 250,451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,369.28x = 418,408.36 × 250,451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,369.28x = 104,790,842,799.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,790,842,799.26/280,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,760.07

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