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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,742.36, 387,379.67 and 159,885.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,742.36, 387,379.67 and 159,885.90 is: 220,617.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,742.36 : 387,379.67 = 159,885.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,742.36/387,379.67 = 159,885.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,742.36x = 387,379.67 × 159,885.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,742.36x = 61,936,546,380.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,936,546,380.22/280,742.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,617.04

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