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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,386.72, 420,418.50 and 191,747.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,386.72, 420,418.50 and 191,747.64 is: 287,510.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,386.72 : 420,418.50 = 191,747.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,386.72/420,418.50 = 191,747.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,386.72x = 420,418.50 × 191,747.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,386.72x = 80,614,255,187.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,614,255,187.34/280,386.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,510.96

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