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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,536.39, 421,427.37 and 173,999.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,536.39, 421,427.37 and 173,999.10 is: 261,384.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,536.39 : 421,427.37 = 173,999.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,536.39/421,427.37 = 173,999.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,536.39x = 421,427.37 × 173,999.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,536.39x = 73,327,983,095.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,327,983,095.37/280,536.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,384.92

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