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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,062.57, 386,419.91 and 159,194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,062.57, 386,419.91 and 159,194.34 is: 219,650.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,062.57 : 386,419.91 = 159,194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,062.57/386,419.91 = 159,194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,062.57x = 386,419.91 × 159,194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,062.57x = 61,515,861,739.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,515,861,739.34/280,062.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,650.42

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