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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,541.80, 420,812.70 and 186,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,541.80, 420,812.70 and 186,063.40 is: 279,095.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,541.80 : 420,812.70 = 186,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,541.80/420,812.70 = 186,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,541.80x = 420,812.70 × 186,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,541.80x = 78,297,841,725.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,297,841,725.18/280,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,095.10

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