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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,008.36, 386,485.20 and 159,220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,008.36, 386,485.20 and 159,220.44 is: 219,766.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,008.36 : 386,485.20 = 159,220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,008.36/386,485.20 = 159,220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,008.36x = 386,485.20 × 159,220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,008.36x = 61,536,343,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,536,343,597.49/280,008.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,766.09

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