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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,382.76, 386,882.60 and 165,645.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,382.76, 386,882.60 and 165,645.45 is: 228,563.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,382.76 : 386,882.60 = 165,645.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,382.76/386,882.60 = 165,645.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,382.76x = 386,882.60 × 165,645.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,382.76x = 64,085,341,545.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,085,341,545.94/280,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,563.77

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