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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,839.80, 421,259.70 and 174,551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,839.80, 421,259.70 and 174,551.60 is: 261,827.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,839.80 : 421,259.70 = 174,551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,839.80/421,259.70 = 174,551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,839.80x = 421,259.70 × 174,551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,839.80x = 73,531,554,650.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,531,554,650.52/280,839.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,827.40

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