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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,597.60, 387,128.64 and 159,708.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,597.60, 387,128.64 and 159,708.64 is: 220,343.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,597.60 : 387,128.64 = 159,708.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,597.60/387,128.64 = 159,708.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,597.60x = 387,128.64 × 159,708.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,597.60x = 61,827,788,599.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,827,788,599.45/280,597.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,343.26

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