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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,229.75, 386,725.58 and 159,388.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,229.75, 386,725.58 and 159,388.43 is: 219,960.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,229.75 : 386,725.58 = 159,388.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,229.75/386,725.58 = 159,388.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,229.75x = 386,725.58 × 159,388.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,229.75x = 61,639,584,402.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,639,584,402.32/280,229.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,960.89

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