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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,828.80, 421,243.20 and 186,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,828.80, 421,243.20 and 186,350.40 is: 279,525.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,828.80 : 421,243.20 = 186,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,828.80/421,243.20 = 186,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,828.80x = 421,243.20 × 186,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,828.80x = 78,498,838,817.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,498,838,817.28/280,828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,525.60

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