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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,818.19, 387,483.85 and 159,961.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,818.19, 387,483.85 and 159,961.84 is: 220,721.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,818.19 : 387,483.85 = 159,961.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,818.19/387,483.85 = 159,961.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,818.19x = 387,483.85 × 159,961.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,818.19x = 61,982,628,847.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,982,628,847.53/280,818.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,721.56

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