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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,147.74, 386,622.15 and 159,300.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,147.74, 386,622.15 and 159,300.27 is: 219,844.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,147.74 : 386,622.15 = 159,300.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,147.74/386,622.15 = 159,300.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,147.74x = 386,622.15 × 159,300.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,147.74x = 61,589,012,285.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,589,012,285.60/280,147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,844.76

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