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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,237.70, 412,856.55 and 191,256.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,237.70, 412,856.55 and 191,256.90 is: 286,885.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,237.70 : 412,856.55 = 191,256.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,237.70/412,856.55 = 191,256.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,237.70x = 412,856.55 × 191,256.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,237.70x = 78,961,663,897.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,961,663,897.70/275,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,885.35

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