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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,229.99, 386,725.91 and 159,388.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,229.99, 386,725.91 and 159,388.65 is: 219,961.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,229.99 : 386,725.91 = 159,388.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,229.99/386,725.91 = 159,388.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,229.99x = 386,725.91 × 159,388.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,229.99x = 61,639,719,917.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,639,719,917.98/280,229.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,961.19

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