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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,066.07, 386,489.42 and 159,207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,066.07, 386,489.42 and 159,207.36 is: 219,705.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,066.07 : 386,489.42 = 159,207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,066.07/386,489.42 = 159,207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,066.07x = 386,489.42 × 159,207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,066.07x = 61,531,959,473.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,531,959,473.33/280,066.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,705.15

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