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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,828.60, 421,242.90 and 174,540.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,828.60, 421,242.90 and 174,540.40 is: 261,810.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,828.60 : 421,242.90 = 174,540.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,828.60/421,242.90 = 174,540.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,828.60x = 421,242.90 × 174,540.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,828.60x = 73,523,904,263.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,523,904,263.16/280,828.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,810.60

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