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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,927.47, 387,717.90 and 158,445.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,927.47, 387,717.90 and 158,445.02 is: 218,675.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,927.47 : 387,717.90 = 158,445.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,927.47/387,717.90 = 158,445.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,927.47x = 387,717.90 × 158,445.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,927.47x = 61,431,970,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,431,970,794.98/280,927.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,675.55

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