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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,674.72, 387,331.47 and 159,816.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,674.72, 387,331.47 and 159,816.06 is: 220,546.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,674.72 : 387,331.47 = 159,816.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,674.72/387,331.47 = 159,816.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,674.72x = 387,331.47 × 159,816.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,674.72x = 61,901,789,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,901,789,449.41/280,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,546.37

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