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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,422.26, 387,027.15 and 178,341.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,422.26, 387,027.15 and 178,341.29 is: 246,139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,422.26 : 387,027.15 = 178,341.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,422.26/387,027.15 = 178,341.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,422.26x = 387,027.15 × 178,341.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,422.26x = 69,022,921,196.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,022,921,196.02/280,422.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,139.24

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