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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,757.27, 387,472.01 and 159,937.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,757.27, 387,472.01 and 159,937.67 is: 220,729.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,757.27 : 387,472.01 = 159,937.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,757.27/387,472.01 = 159,937.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,757.27x = 387,472.01 × 159,937.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,757.27x = 61,971,367,732.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,971,367,732.57/280,757.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,729.35

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