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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,404.14, 386,912.05 and 165,666.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,404.14, 386,912.05 and 165,666.92 is: 228,593.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,404.14 : 386,912.05 = 165,666.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,404.14/386,912.05 = 165,666.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,404.14x = 386,912.05 × 165,666.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,404.14x = 64,098,525,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,098,525,285.66/280,404.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,593.37

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