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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,652.89, 421,045.08 and 191,948.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,652.89, 421,045.08 and 191,948.17 is: 287,967.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,652.89 : 421,045.08 = 191,948.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,652.89/421,045.08 = 191,948.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,652.89x = 421,045.08 × 191,948.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,652.89x = 80,818,832,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,818,832,593.50/280,652.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,967.22

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