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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,186.36, 386,668.02 and 159,338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,186.36, 386,668.02 and 159,338.68 is: 219,893.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,186.36 : 386,668.02 = 159,338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,186.36/386,668.02 = 159,338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,186.36x = 386,668.02 × 159,338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,186.36x = 61,611,171,905.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,611,171,905.01/280,186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,893.54

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