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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,237.52, 386,736.33 and 159,396.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,237.52, 386,736.33 and 159,396.22 is: 219,971.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,237.52 : 386,736.33 = 159,396.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,237.52/386,736.33 = 159,396.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,237.52x = 386,736.33 × 159,396.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,237.52x = 61,644,309,138.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,644,309,138.67/280,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,971.65

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