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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,178.20, 419,611.20 and 190,948.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,178.20, 419,611.20 and 190,948.60 is: 285,975.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,178.20 : 419,611.20 = 190,948.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,178.20/419,611.20 = 190,948.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,178.20x = 419,611.20 × 190,948.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,178.20x = 80,124,171,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,124,171,184.32/280,178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,975.75

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