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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,147.36, 386,621.63 and 159,299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,147.36, 386,621.63 and 159,299.90 is: 219,844.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,147.36 : 386,621.63 = 159,299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,147.36/386,621.63 = 159,299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,147.36x = 386,621.63 × 159,299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,147.36x = 61,588,784,864.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,588,784,864.60/280,147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,844.24

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