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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,233.08, 386,730.17 and 159,391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,233.08, 386,730.17 and 159,391.74 is: 219,965.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,233.08 : 386,730.17 = 159,391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,233.08/386,730.17 = 159,391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,233.08x = 386,730.17 × 159,391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,233.08x = 61,641,595,957.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,641,595,957.79/280,233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,965.45

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