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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,627.92, 387,155.88 and 178,626.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,627.92, 387,155.88 and 178,626.96 is: 246,434.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,627.92 : 387,155.88 = 178,626.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,627.92/387,155.88 = 178,626.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,627.92x = 387,155.88 × 178,626.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,627.92x = 69,156,477,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,156,477,890.52/280,627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,434.77

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