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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,036.83, 386,461.04 and 159,198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,036.83, 386,461.04 and 159,198.51 is: 219,699.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,036.83 : 386,461.04 = 159,198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,036.83/386,461.04 = 159,198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,036.83x = 386,461.04 × 159,198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,036.83x = 61,524,020,945.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,524,020,945.06/280,036.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,699.75

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