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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,592.60, 387,121.74 and 159,703.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,592.60, 387,121.74 and 159,703.62 is: 220,336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,592.60 : 387,121.74 = 159,703.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,592.60/387,121.74 = 159,703.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,592.60x = 387,121.74 × 159,703.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,592.60x = 61,824,743,258.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,824,743,258.70/280,592.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,336.33

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