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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,230.99, 386,727.29 and 159,389.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,230.99, 386,727.29 and 159,389.65 is: 219,962.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,230.99 : 386,727.29 = 159,389.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,230.99/386,727.29 = 159,389.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,230.99x = 386,727.29 × 159,389.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,230.99x = 61,640,327,398.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,640,327,398.55/280,230.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,962.57

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