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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,226.18, 386,720.64 and 159,384.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,226.18, 386,720.64 and 159,384.85 is: 219,955.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,226.18 : 386,720.64 = 159,384.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,226.18/386,720.64 = 159,384.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,226.18x = 386,720.64 × 159,384.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,226.18x = 61,637,410,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,637,410,231.50/280,226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,955.93

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