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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,446.96, 387,050.76 and 159,617.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,446.96, 387,050.76 and 159,617.64 is: 220,291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,446.96 : 387,050.76 = 159,617.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,446.96/387,050.76 = 159,617.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,446.96x = 387,050.76 × 159,617.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,446.96x = 61,780,128,871.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,780,128,871.41/280,446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,291.67

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