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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,159.74, 386,618.63 and 159,300.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,159.74, 386,618.63 and 159,300.99 is: 219,834.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,159.74 : 386,618.63 = 159,300.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,159.74/386,618.63 = 159,300.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,159.74x = 386,618.63 × 159,300.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,159.74x = 61,588,729,714.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,588,729,714.94/280,159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,834.33

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