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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,929.70, 412,910.40 and 191,292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,929.70, 412,910.40 and 191,292.80 is: 286,256.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,929.70 : 412,910.40 = 191,292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,929.70/412,910.40 = 191,292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,929.70x = 412,910.40 × 191,292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,929.70x = 78,986,786,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,986,786,565.12/275,929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,256.92

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