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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,945.80, 421,418.70 and 186,467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,945.80, 421,418.70 and 186,467.40 is: 279,701.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,945.80 : 421,418.70 = 186,467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,945.80/421,418.70 = 186,467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,945.80x = 421,418.70 × 186,467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,945.80x = 78,580,849,300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,580,849,300.38/280,945.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,701.10

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