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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,689.68, 387,610.44 and 180,262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,689.68, 387,610.44 and 180,262.64 is: 248,928.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,689.68 : 387,610.44 = 180,262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,689.68/387,610.44 = 180,262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,689.68x = 387,610.44 × 180,262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,689.68x = 69,871,681,205.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,871,681,205.96/280,689.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,928.57

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