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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,395.32, 386,911.50 and 159,551.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,395.32, 386,911.50 and 159,551.96 is: 220,162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,395.32 : 386,911.50 = 159,551.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,395.32/386,911.50 = 159,551.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,395.32x = 386,911.50 × 159,551.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,395.32x = 61,732,488,171.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,732,488,171.54/280,395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,162.33

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