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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,538.06, 387,144.99 and 159,687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,538.06, 387,144.99 and 159,687.12 is: 220,369.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,538.06 : 387,144.99 = 159,687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,538.06/387,144.99 = 159,687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,538.06x = 387,144.99 × 159,687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,538.06x = 61,822,068,959.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,822,068,959.46/280,538.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,369.64

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