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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,646.76, 421,236.29 and 173,707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,646.76, 421,236.29 and 173,707.24 is: 260,725.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,646.76 : 421,236.29 = 173,707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,646.76/421,236.29 = 173,707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,646.76x = 421,236.29 × 173,707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,646.76x = 73,171,792,611.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,171,792,611.27/280,646.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,725.59

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