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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,836.80, 421,255.20 and 174,548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,836.80, 421,255.20 and 174,548.60 is: 261,822.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,836.80 : 421,255.20 = 174,548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,836.80/421,255.20 = 174,548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,836.80x = 421,255.20 × 174,548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,836.80x = 73,529,505,402.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,529,505,402.72/280,836.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,822.90

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