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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,794.68, 387,755.34 and 180,367.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,794.68, 387,755.34 and 180,367.64 is: 249,073.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,794.68 : 387,755.34 = 180,367.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,794.68/387,755.34 = 180,367.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,794.68x = 387,755.34 × 180,367.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,794.68x = 69,938,515,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,938,515,573.20/280,794.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,073.51

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