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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,804.85, 387,465.89 and 159,948.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,804.85, 387,465.89 and 159,948.53 is: 220,703.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,804.85 : 387,465.89 = 159,948.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,804.85/387,465.89 = 159,948.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,804.85x = 387,465.89 × 159,948.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,804.85x = 61,974,599,530.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,974,599,530.64/280,804.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,703.45

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