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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,218.59, 386,710.20 and 159,377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,218.59, 386,710.20 and 159,377.28 is: 219,945.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,218.59 : 386,710.20 = 159,377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,218.59/386,710.20 = 159,377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,218.59x = 386,710.20 × 159,377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,218.59x = 61,632,819,824.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,632,819,824.26/280,218.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,945.51

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