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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,157.80, 386,602.74 and 159,282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,157.80, 386,602.74 and 159,282.52 is: 219,801.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,157.80 : 386,602.74 = 159,282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,157.80/386,602.74 = 159,282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,157.80x = 386,602.74 × 159,282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,157.80x = 61,579,058,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,579,058,666.10/280,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,801.34

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