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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,791.68, 387,751.20 and 180,364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,791.68, 387,751.20 and 180,364.64 is: 249,069.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,791.68 : 387,751.20 = 180,364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,791.68/387,751.20 = 180,364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,791.68x = 387,751.20 × 180,364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,791.68x = 69,936,605,597.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,936,605,597.57/280,791.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,069.37

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