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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,374.55, 386,911.90 and 159,513.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,374.55, 386,911.90 and 159,513.24 is: 220,125.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,374.55 : 386,911.90 = 159,513.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,374.55/386,911.90 = 159,513.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,374.55x = 386,911.90 × 159,513.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,374.55x = 61,717,570,763.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,717,570,763.56/280,374.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,125.44

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