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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,675.92, 421,079.58 and 191,971.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,675.92, 421,079.58 and 191,971.20 is: 288,001.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,675.92 : 421,079.58 = 191,971.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,675.92/421,079.58 = 191,971.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,675.92x = 421,079.58 × 191,971.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,675.92x = 80,835,152,268.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,835,152,268.10/280,675.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,001.74

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