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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,043.62, 386,444.99 and 159,168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,043.62, 386,444.99 and 159,168.13 is: 219,643.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,043.62 : 386,444.99 = 159,168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,043.62/386,444.99 = 159,168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,043.62x = 386,444.99 × 159,168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,043.62x = 61,509,725,837.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,509,725,837.98/280,043.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,643.38

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