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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,812.18, 387,520.20 and 159,953.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,812.18, 387,520.20 and 159,953.42 is: 220,735.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,812.18 : 387,520.20 = 159,953.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,812.18/387,520.20 = 159,953.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,812.18x = 387,520.20 × 159,953.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,812.18x = 61,985,181,309.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,985,181,309.08/280,812.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,735.37

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