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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,189.44, 386,645.67 and 159,360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,189.44, 386,645.67 and 159,360.12 is: 219,908.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,189.44 : 386,645.67 = 159,360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,189.44/386,645.67 = 159,360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,189.44x = 386,645.67 × 159,360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,189.44x = 61,615,900,368.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,615,900,368.68/280,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,908.00

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