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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,234.20, 386,731.73 and 159,392.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,234.20, 386,731.73 and 159,392.87 is: 219,967.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,234.20 : 386,731.73 = 159,392.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,234.20/386,731.73 = 159,392.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,234.20x = 386,731.73 × 159,392.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,234.20x = 61,642,277,634.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,642,277,634.14/280,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,967.00

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