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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,792.68, 387,752.58 and 180,365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,792.68, 387,752.58 and 180,365.64 is: 249,070.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,792.68 : 387,752.58 = 180,365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,792.68/387,752.58 = 180,365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,792.68x = 387,752.58 × 180,365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,792.68x = 69,937,242,253.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,937,242,253.35/280,792.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,070.75

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