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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,697.31, 387,533.88 and 182,673.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,697.31, 387,533.88 and 182,673.93 is: 252,201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,697.31 : 387,533.88 = 182,673.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,697.31/387,533.88 = 182,673.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,697.31x = 387,533.88 × 182,673.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,697.31x = 70,792,336,867.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,792,336,867.75/280,697.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,201.69

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