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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,185.36, 386,666.64 and 159,337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,185.36, 386,666.64 and 159,337.68 is: 219,892.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,185.36 : 386,666.64 = 159,337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,185.36/386,666.64 = 159,337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,185.36x = 386,666.64 × 159,337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,185.36x = 61,610,565,351.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,610,565,351.00/280,185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,892.16

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