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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,407.03, 386,948.21 and 159,537.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,407.03, 386,948.21 and 159,537.03 is: 220,153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,407.03 : 386,948.21 = 159,537.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,407.03/386,948.21 = 159,537.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,407.03x = 386,948.21 × 159,537.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,407.03x = 61,732,567,389.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,732,567,389.53/280,407.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,153.42

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