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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,039.58, 386,464.84 and 159,201.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,039.58, 386,464.84 and 159,201.26 is: 219,703.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,039.58 : 386,464.84 = 159,201.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,039.58/386,464.84 = 159,201.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,039.58x = 386,464.84 × 159,201.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,039.58x = 61,525,689,473.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,525,689,473.70/280,039.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,703.55

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