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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,042.23, 386,481.24 and 159,221.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,042.23, 386,481.24 and 159,221.43 is: 219,738.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,042.23 : 386,481.24 = 159,221.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,042.23/386,481.24 = 159,221.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,042.23x = 386,481.24 × 159,221.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,042.23x = 61,536,095,700.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,536,095,700.97/280,042.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,738.63

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