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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,102.24, 386,573.76 and 159,261.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,102.24, 386,573.76 and 159,261.62 is: 219,799.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,102.24 : 386,573.76 = 159,261.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,102.24/386,573.76 = 159,261.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,102.24x = 386,573.76 × 159,261.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,102.24x = 61,566,363,267.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,566,363,267.09/280,102.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,799.61

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