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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,169.60, 420,254.40 and 191,596.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,169.60, 420,254.40 and 191,596.10 is: 287,394.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,169.60 : 420,254.40 = 191,596.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,169.60/420,254.40 = 191,596.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,169.60x = 420,254.40 × 191,596.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,169.60x = 80,519,104,047.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,519,104,047.84/280,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,394.15

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