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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,734.14, 387,452.62 and 178,727.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,734.14, 387,452.62 and 178,727.02 is: 246,668.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,734.14 : 387,452.62 = 178,727.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,734.14/387,452.62 = 178,727.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,734.14x = 387,452.62 × 178,727.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,734.14x = 69,248,252,163.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,248,252,163.79/280,734.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,668.44

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