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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,245.68, 386,750.66 and 159,408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,245.68, 386,750.66 and 159,408.24 is: 219,989.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,245.68 : 386,750.66 = 159,408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,245.68/386,750.66 = 159,408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,245.68x = 386,750.66 × 159,408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,245.68x = 61,651,242,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,651,242,029.44/280,245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,989.98

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