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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,653.89, 421,046.58 and 191,949.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,653.89, 421,046.58 and 191,949.17 is: 287,968.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,653.89 : 421,046.58 = 191,949.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,653.89/421,046.58 = 191,949.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,653.89x = 421,046.58 × 191,949.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,653.89x = 80,819,541,562.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,819,541,562.34/280,653.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,968.72

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