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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,212.91, 386,654.78 and 159,340.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,212.91, 386,654.78 and 159,340.81 is: 219,868.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,212.91 : 386,654.78 = 159,340.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,212.91/386,654.78 = 159,340.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,212.91x = 386,654.78 × 159,340.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,212.91x = 61,609,885,835.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,609,885,835.57/280,212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,868.12

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