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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,755.77, 387,469.94 and 159,936.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,755.77, 387,469.94 and 159,936.17 is: 220,727.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,755.77 : 387,469.94 = 159,936.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,755.77/387,469.94 = 159,936.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,755.77x = 387,469.94 × 159,936.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,755.77x = 61,970,455,456.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,970,455,456.70/280,755.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,727.28

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