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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,372.16, 386,906.14 and 257,802.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,372.16, 386,906.14 and 257,802.32 is: 355,760.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,372.16 : 386,906.14 = 257,802.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,372.16/386,906.14 = 257,802.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,372.16x = 386,906.14 × 257,802.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,372.16x = 99,745,300,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,745,300,514.24/280,372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,760.36

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