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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,190.86, 386,674.24 and 159,343.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,190.86, 386,674.24 and 159,343.18 is: 219,899.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,190.86 : 386,674.24 = 159,343.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,190.86/386,674.24 = 159,343.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,190.86x = 386,674.24 × 159,343.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,190.86x = 61,613,903,025.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,613,903,025.68/280,190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,899.76

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