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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,382.01, 386,922.15 and 159,520.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,382.01, 386,922.15 and 159,520.69 is: 220,135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,382.01 : 386,922.15 = 159,520.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,382.01/386,922.15 = 159,520.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,382.01x = 386,922.15 × 159,520.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,382.01x = 61,722,088,827.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,722,088,827.94/280,382.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,135.70

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