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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,833.80, 421,250.70 and 174,545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,833.80, 421,250.70 and 174,545.60 is: 261,818.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,833.80 : 421,250.70 = 174,545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,833.80/421,250.70 = 174,545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,833.80x = 421,250.70 × 174,545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,833.80x = 73,527,456,181.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,527,456,181.92/280,833.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,818.40

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