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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,636.45, 387,272.29 and 159,775.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,636.45, 387,272.29 and 159,775.99 is: 220,487.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,636.45 : 387,272.29 = 159,775.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,636.45/387,272.29 = 159,775.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,636.45x = 387,272.29 × 159,775.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,636.45x = 61,876,814,644.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,876,814,644.68/280,636.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,487.45

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