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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,113.20, 419,513.70 and 190,883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,113.20, 419,513.70 and 190,883.60 is: 285,878.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,113.20 : 419,513.70 = 190,883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,113.20/419,513.70 = 190,883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,113.20x = 419,513.70 × 190,883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,113.20x = 80,078,285,305.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,078,285,305.32/280,113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,878.30

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