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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,398.78, 386,936.82 and 159,528.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,398.78, 386,936.82 and 159,528.78 is: 220,142.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,398.78 : 386,936.82 = 159,528.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,398.78/386,936.82 = 159,528.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,398.78x = 386,936.82 × 159,528.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,398.78x = 61,727,558,831.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,727,558,831.68/280,398.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,142.04

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