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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,157.98, 386,616.22 and 159,299.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,157.98, 386,616.22 and 159,299.27 is: 219,831.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,157.98 : 386,616.22 = 159,299.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,157.98/386,616.22 = 159,299.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,157.98x = 386,616.22 × 159,299.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,157.98x = 61,587,678,886.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,587,678,886.58/280,157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,831.97

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