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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,912.22, 387,563.90 and 159,967.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,912.22, 387,563.90 and 159,967.76 is: 220,701.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,912.22 : 387,563.90 = 159,967.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,912.22/387,563.90 = 159,967.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,912.22x = 387,563.90 × 159,967.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,912.22x = 61,997,728,939.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,997,728,939.86/280,912.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,701.43

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