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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,173.32, 386,637.34 and 159,314.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,173.32, 386,637.34 and 159,314.61 is: 219,853.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,173.32 : 386,637.34 = 159,314.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,173.32/386,637.34 = 159,314.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,173.32x = 386,637.34 × 159,314.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,173.32x = 61,596,977,033.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,596,977,033.54/280,173.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,853.11

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