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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,656.65, 387,306.56 and 159,797.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,656.65, 387,306.56 and 159,797.99 is: 220,521.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,656.65 : 387,306.56 = 159,797.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,656.65/387,306.56 = 159,797.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,656.65x = 387,306.56 × 159,797.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,656.65x = 61,890,811,169.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,890,811,169.58/280,656.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,521.45

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