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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,586.45, 387,094.67 and 207,174.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,586.45, 387,094.67 and 207,174.82 is: 285,816.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,586.45 : 387,094.67 = 207,174.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,586.45/387,094.67 = 207,174.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,586.45x = 387,094.67 × 207,174.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,586.45x = 80,196,265,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,196,265,608.86/280,586.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,816.60

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