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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,285.71, 386,803.33 and 159,423.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,285.71, 386,803.33 and 159,423.89 is: 220,010.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,285.71 : 386,803.33 = 159,423.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,285.71/386,803.33 = 159,423.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,285.71x = 386,803.33 × 159,423.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,285.71x = 61,665,691,533.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,665,691,533.55/280,285.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,010.12

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