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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,682.64, 419,732.90 and 189,511.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,682.64, 419,732.90 and 189,511.55 is: 284,408.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,682.64 : 419,732.90 = 189,511.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,682.64/419,732.90 = 189,511.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,682.64x = 419,732.90 × 189,511.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,682.64x = 79,544,232,769.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,544,232,769.44/279,682.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,408.90

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