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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,912.28, 387,563.99 and 159,967.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,912.28, 387,563.99 and 159,967.81 is: 220,701.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,912.28 : 387,563.99 = 159,967.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,912.28/387,563.99 = 159,967.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,912.28x = 387,563.99 × 159,967.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,912.28x = 61,997,762,146.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,997,762,146.17/280,912.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,701.50

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