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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,761.48, 387,450.54 and 158,244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,761.48, 387,450.54 and 158,244.12 is: 218,376.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,761.48 : 387,450.54 = 158,244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,761.48/387,450.54 = 158,244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,761.48x = 387,450.54 × 158,244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,761.48x = 61,311,769,745.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,311,769,745.82/280,761.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,376.72

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