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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,235.59, 386,733.60 and 159,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,235.59, 386,733.60 and 159,394.24 is: 219,968.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,235.59 : 386,733.60 = 159,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,235.59/386,733.60 = 159,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,235.59x = 386,733.60 × 159,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,235.59x = 61,643,108,254.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,643,108,254.46/280,235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,968.88

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