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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,661.44, 387,423.60 and 173,274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,661.44, 387,423.60 and 173,274.88 is: 239,187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,661.44 : 387,423.60 = 173,274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,661.44/387,423.60 = 173,274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,661.44x = 387,423.60 × 173,274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,661.44x = 67,130,777,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,130,777,799.17/280,661.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,187.75

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