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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,201.44, 386,662.23 and 159,372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,201.44, 386,662.23 and 159,372.12 is: 219,924.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,201.44 : 386,662.23 = 159,372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,201.44/386,662.23 = 159,372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,201.44x = 386,662.23 × 159,372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,201.44x = 61,623,179,319.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,623,179,319.03/280,201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,924.56

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