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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,170.78, 386,619.93 and 159,341.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,170.78, 386,619.93 and 159,341.46 is: 219,882.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,170.78 : 386,619.93 = 159,341.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,170.78/386,619.93 = 159,341.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,170.78x = 386,619.93 × 159,341.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,170.78x = 61,604,584,111.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,604,584,111.30/280,170.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,882.26

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