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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,382.40, 386,875.95 and 159,516.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,382.40, 386,875.95 and 159,516.63 is: 220,103.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,382.40 : 386,875.95 = 159,516.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,382.40/386,875.95 = 159,516.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,382.40x = 386,875.95 × 159,516.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,382.40x = 61,713,147,772.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,713,147,772.05/280,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,103.50

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