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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,763.32, 387,472.08 and 158,285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,763.32, 387,472.08 and 158,285.92 is: 218,445.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,763.32 : 387,472.08 = 158,285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,763.32/387,472.08 = 158,285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,763.32x = 387,472.08 × 158,285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,763.32x = 61,331,374,657.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,331,374,657.11/280,763.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,445.11

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