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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,150.12, 386,625.42 and 159,302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,150.12, 386,625.42 and 159,302.64 is: 219,848.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,150.12 : 386,625.42 = 159,302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,150.12/386,625.42 = 159,302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,150.12x = 386,625.42 × 159,302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,150.12x = 61,590,450,097.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,590,450,097.11/280,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,848.02

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