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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,539.17, 387,146.52 and 159,688.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,539.17, 387,146.52 and 159,688.23 is: 220,371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,539.17 : 387,146.52 = 159,688.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,539.17/387,146.52 = 159,688.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,539.17x = 387,146.52 × 159,688.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,539.17x = 61,822,742,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,822,742,529.46/280,539.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,371.16

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