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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,990.99, 387,767.96 and 158,484.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,990.99, 387,767.96 and 158,484.97 is: 218,709.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,990.99 : 387,767.96 = 158,484.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,990.99/387,767.96 = 158,484.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,990.99x = 387,767.96 × 158,484.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,990.99x = 61,455,393,507.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,455,393,507.56/280,990.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,709.48

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