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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,063.56, 386,421.28 and 159,195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,063.56, 386,421.28 and 159,195.36 is: 219,651.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,063.56 : 386,421.28 = 159,195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,063.56/386,421.28 = 159,195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,063.56x = 386,421.28 × 159,195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,063.56x = 61,516,474,781.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,516,474,781.26/280,063.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,651.83

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