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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,540.56, 387,166.73 and 159,720.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,540.56, 387,166.73 and 159,720.96 is: 220,426.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,540.56 : 387,166.73 = 159,720.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,540.56/387,166.73 = 159,720.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,540.56x = 387,166.73 × 159,720.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,540.56x = 61,838,641,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,838,641,795.66/280,540.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,426.74

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