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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,174.32, 386,624.82 and 159,298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,174.32, 386,624.82 and 159,298.56 is: 219,823.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,174.32 : 386,624.82 = 159,298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,174.32/386,624.82 = 159,298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,174.32x = 386,624.82 × 159,298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,174.32x = 61,588,777,086.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,588,777,086.26/280,174.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,823.06

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