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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,898.40, 419,693.52 and 191,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,898.40, 419,693.52 and 191,252 is: 286,772.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,898.40 : 419,693.52 = 191,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,898.40/419,693.52 = 191,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,898.40x = 419,693.52 × 191,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,898.40x = 80,267,225,087.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,267,225,087.04/279,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,772.72

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