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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,153.41, 386,630 and 159,305.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,153.41, 386,630 and 159,305.97 is: 219,852.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,153.41 : 386,630 = 159,305.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,153.41/386,630 = 159,305.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,153.41x = 386,630 × 159,305.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,153.41x = 61,592,467,181.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,592,467,181.10/280,153.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,852.64

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