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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,373.18, 386,912.34 and 172,900.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,373.18, 386,912.34 and 172,900.22 is: 238,600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,373.18 : 386,912.34 = 172,900.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,373.18/386,912.34 = 172,900.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,373.18x = 386,912.34 × 172,900.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,373.18x = 66,897,228,706.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,897,228,706.71/280,373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,600.67

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