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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,231.44, 386,727.92 and 159,390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,231.44, 386,727.92 and 159,390.12 is: 219,963.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,231.44 : 386,727.92 = 159,390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,231.44/386,727.92 = 159,390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,231.44x = 386,727.92 × 159,390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,231.44x = 61,640,608,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,640,608,779.20/280,231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,963.22

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