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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,357.96, 386,890.59 and 159,498.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,357.96, 386,890.59 and 159,498.98 is: 220,106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,357.96 : 386,890.59 = 159,498.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,357.96/386,890.59 = 159,498.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,357.96x = 386,890.59 × 159,498.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,357.96x = 61,708,654,476.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,708,654,476.60/280,357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,106.66

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