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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,160.01, 386,619.01 and 159,301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,160.01, 386,619.01 and 159,301.29 is: 219,834.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,160.01 : 386,619.01 = 159,301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,160.01/386,619.01 = 159,301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,160.01x = 386,619.01 × 159,301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,160.01x = 61,588,907,031.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,588,907,031.52/280,160.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,834.75

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