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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,156.80, 386,601.36 and 159,281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,156.80, 386,601.36 and 159,281.52 is: 219,799.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,156.80 : 386,601.36 = 159,281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,156.80/386,601.36 = 159,281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,156.80x = 386,601.36 × 159,281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,156.80x = 61,578,452,254.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,578,452,254.87/280,156.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,799.96

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