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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,126.32, 386,558.78 and 159,250.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,126.32, 386,558.78 and 159,250.83 is: 219,757.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,126.32 : 386,558.78 = 159,250.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,126.32/386,558.78 = 159,250.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,126.32x = 386,558.78 × 159,250.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,126.32x = 61,559,805,762.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,559,805,762.53/280,126.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,757.31

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