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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,760.83, 387,451.50 and 158,255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,760.83, 387,451.50 and 158,255.12 is: 218,392.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,760.83 : 387,451.50 = 158,255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,760.83/387,451.50 = 158,255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,760.83x = 387,451.50 × 158,255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,760.83x = 61,316,182,712.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,316,182,712.62/280,760.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,392.94

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