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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,905.72, 387,554.94 and 159,961.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,905.72, 387,554.94 and 159,961.25 is: 220,692.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,905.72 : 387,554.94 = 159,961.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,905.72/387,554.94 = 159,961.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,905.72x = 387,554.94 × 159,961.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,905.72x = 61,993,770,708.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,993,770,708.30/280,905.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,692.45

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