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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,560, 387,121.40 and 159,694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,560, 387,121.40 and 159,694.24 is: 220,348.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,560 : 387,121.40 = 159,694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,560/387,121.40 = 159,694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,560x = 387,121.40 × 159,694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,560x = 61,821,057,760.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,821,057,760.74/280,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,348.79

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