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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,160.78, 386,655.02 and 159,320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,160.78, 386,655.02 and 159,320.22 is: 219,880.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,160.78 : 386,655.02 = 159,320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,160.78/386,655.02 = 159,320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,160.78x = 386,655.02 × 159,320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,160.78x = 61,601,961,201.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,601,961,201.40/280,160.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,880.75

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