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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,952.28, 387,605.79 and 173,335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,952.28, 387,605.79 and 173,335.68 is: 239,136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,952.28 : 387,605.79 = 173,335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,952.28/387,605.79 = 173,335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,952.28x = 387,605.79 × 173,335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,952.28x = 67,185,913,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,185,913,181.59/280,952.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,136.39

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