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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,043.24, 386,482.62 and 159,222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,043.24, 386,482.62 and 159,222.44 is: 219,740.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,043.24 : 386,482.62 = 159,222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,043.24/386,482.62 = 159,222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,043.24x = 386,482.62 × 159,222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,043.24x = 61,536,705,773.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,536,705,773.99/280,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,740.02

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