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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,572.18, 387,190.79 and 158,066.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,572.18, 387,190.79 and 158,066.03 is: 218,131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,572.18 : 387,190.79 = 158,066.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,572.18/387,190.79 = 158,066.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,572.18x = 387,190.79 × 158,066.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,572.18x = 61,201,708,301.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,201,708,301.58/280,572.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,131.78

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