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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,909.54, 387,692.49 and 180,599.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,909.54, 387,692.49 and 180,599.14 is: 249,250.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,909.54 : 387,692.49 = 180,599.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,909.54/387,692.49 = 180,599.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,909.54x = 387,692.49 × 180,599.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,909.54x = 70,016,930,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,016,930,278.46/280,909.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,250.81

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