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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,590.60, 387,118.98 and 159,701.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,590.60, 387,118.98 and 159,701.61 is: 220,333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,590.60 : 387,118.98 = 159,701.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,590.60/387,118.98 = 159,701.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,590.60x = 387,118.98 × 159,701.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,590.60x = 61,823,524,367.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,823,524,367.56/280,590.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,333.55

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