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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,046.26, 386,486.76 and 159,225.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,046.26, 386,486.76 and 159,225.46 is: 219,744.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,046.26 : 386,486.76 = 159,225.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,046.26/386,486.76 = 159,225.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,046.26x = 386,486.76 × 159,225.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,046.26x = 61,538,532,144.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,538,532,144.91/280,046.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,744.17

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