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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,571.28, 387,208.14 and 159,712.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,571.28, 387,208.14 and 159,712.62 is: 220,414.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,571.28 : 387,208.14 = 159,712.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,571.28/387,208.14 = 159,712.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,571.28x = 387,208.14 × 159,712.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,571.28x = 61,842,026,524.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,842,026,524.73/280,571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,414.67

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