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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,227.18, 386,722.02 and 159,385.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,227.18, 386,722.02 and 159,385.85 is: 219,957.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,227.18 : 386,722.02 = 159,385.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,227.18/386,722.02 = 159,385.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,227.18x = 386,722.02 × 159,385.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,227.18x = 61,638,017,871.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,638,017,871.42/280,227.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,957.31

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