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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,146.99, 386,621.11 and 159,299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,146.99, 386,621.11 and 159,299.52 is: 219,843.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,146.99 : 386,621.11 = 159,299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,146.99/386,621.11 = 159,299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,146.99x = 386,621.11 × 159,299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,146.99x = 61,588,557,443.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,588,557,443.99/280,146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,843.73

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