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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,462.77, 387,033.74 and 159,601.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,462.77, 387,033.74 and 159,601.54 is: 220,247.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,462.77 : 387,033.74 = 159,601.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,462.77/387,033.74 = 159,601.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,462.77x = 387,033.74 × 159,601.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,462.77x = 61,771,180,137.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,771,180,137.95/280,462.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,247.35

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