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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,539.27, 387,146.67 and 159,688.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,539.27, 387,146.67 and 159,688.34 is: 220,371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,539.27 : 387,146.67 = 159,688.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,539.27/387,146.67 = 159,688.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,539.27x = 387,146.67 × 159,688.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,539.27x = 61,822,809,068.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,822,809,068.83/280,539.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,371.32

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