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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,829.80, 421,244.70 and 186,351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,829.80, 421,244.70 and 186,351.40 is: 279,527.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,829.80 : 421,244.70 = 186,351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,829.80/421,244.70 = 186,351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,829.80x = 421,244.70 × 186,351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,829.80x = 78,499,539,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,499,539,587.58/280,829.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,527.10

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