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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,173.50, 386,650.22 and 159,325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,173.50, 386,650.22 and 159,325.68 is: 219,875.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,173.50 : 386,650.22 = 159,325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,173.50/386,650.22 = 159,325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,173.50x = 386,650.22 × 159,325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,173.50x = 61,603,309,223.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,603,309,223.65/280,173.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,875.57

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