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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,096.20, 419,488.20 and 190,866.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,096.20, 419,488.20 and 190,866.60 is: 285,852.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,096.20 : 419,488.20 = 190,866.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,096.20/419,488.20 = 190,866.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,096.20x = 419,488.20 × 190,866.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,096.20x = 80,066,286,474.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,066,286,474.12/280,096.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,852.81

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