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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,118.82, 386,548.29 and 159,243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,118.82, 386,548.29 and 159,243.33 is: 219,746.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,118.82 : 386,548.29 = 159,243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,118.82/386,548.29 = 159,243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,118.82x = 386,548.29 × 159,243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,118.82x = 61,555,236,905.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,555,236,905.41/280,118.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,746.88

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