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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,132.57, 386,578.38 and 159,271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,132.57, 386,578.38 and 159,271.26 is: 219,791.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,132.57 : 386,578.38 = 159,271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,132.57/386,578.38 = 159,271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,132.57x = 386,578.38 × 159,271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,132.57x = 61,570,825,671.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,570,825,671.36/280,132.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,791.74

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