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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,461.84, 386,840.94 and 189,777.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,461.84, 386,840.94 and 189,777.88 is: 261,760.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,461.84 : 386,840.94 = 189,777.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,461.84/386,840.94 = 189,777.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,461.84x = 386,840.94 × 189,777.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,461.84x = 73,413,853,490.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,413,853,490.41/280,461.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,760.58

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