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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,057.41, 419,833.35 and 190,130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,057.41, 419,833.35 and 190,130.40 is: 285,024.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,057.41 : 419,833.35 = 190,130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,057.41/419,833.35 = 190,130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,057.41x = 419,833.35 × 190,130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,057.41x = 79,823,082,768.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,823,082,768.84/280,057.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,024.00

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