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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,408.55, 420,750.05 and 173,763.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,408.55, 420,750.05 and 173,763.95 is: 260,730.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,408.55 : 420,750.05 = 173,763.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,408.55/420,750.05 = 173,763.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,408.55x = 420,750.05 × 173,763.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,408.55x = 73,111,187,678.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,111,187,678.13/280,408.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,730.95

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