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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,404.91, 386,945.27 and 159,534.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,404.91, 386,945.27 and 159,534.91 is: 220,150.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,404.91 : 386,945.27 = 159,534.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,404.91/386,945.27 = 159,534.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,404.91x = 386,945.27 × 159,534.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,404.91x = 61,731,276,889.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,731,276,889.65/280,404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,150.49

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