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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,177.56, 386,643.21 and 159,318.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,177.56, 386,643.21 and 159,318.84 is: 219,858.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,177.56 : 386,643.21 = 159,318.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,177.56/386,643.21 = 159,318.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,177.56x = 386,643.21 × 159,318.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,177.56x = 61,599,547,711.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,599,547,711.08/280,177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,858.96

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