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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,907.60, 387,686.52 and 158,423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,907.60, 387,686.52 and 158,423.30 is: 218,643.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,907.60 : 387,686.52 = 158,423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,907.60/387,686.52 = 158,423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,907.60x = 387,686.52 × 158,423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,907.60x = 61,418,577,863.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,418,577,863.92/280,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,643.35

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