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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,693.68, 387,615.96 and 180,266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,693.68, 387,615.96 and 180,266.64 is: 248,934.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,693.68 : 387,615.96 = 180,266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,693.68/387,615.96 = 180,266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,693.68x = 387,615.96 × 180,266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,693.68x = 69,874,226,719.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,874,226,719.57/280,693.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,934.09

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