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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,152.60, 386,643.78 and 159,312.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,152.60, 386,643.78 and 159,312.06 is: 219,869.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,152.60 : 386,643.78 = 159,312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,152.60/386,643.78 = 159,312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,152.60x = 386,643.78 × 159,312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,152.60x = 61,597,017,077.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,597,017,077.99/280,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,869.52

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