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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,859.55, 387,491.54 and 159,915.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,859.55, 387,491.54 and 159,915.30 is: 220,629.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,859.55 : 387,491.54 = 159,915.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,859.55/387,491.54 = 159,915.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,859.55x = 387,491.54 × 159,915.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,859.55x = 61,965,825,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,965,825,866.56/280,859.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,629.23

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