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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,099.11, 386,569.45 and 159,258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,099.11, 386,569.45 and 159,258.50 is: 219,795.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,099.11 : 386,569.45 = 159,258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,099.11/386,569.45 = 159,258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,099.11x = 386,569.45 × 159,258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,099.11x = 61,564,469,956.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,564,469,956.53/280,099.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,795.31

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