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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,990.50, 387,767.26 and 158,484.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,990.50, 387,767.26 and 158,484.48 is: 218,708.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,990.50 : 387,767.26 = 158,484.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,990.50/387,767.26 = 158,484.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,990.50x = 387,767.26 × 158,484.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,990.50x = 61,455,092,562.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,455,092,562.12/280,990.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,708.79

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