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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,697.96, 421,112.62 and 191,993.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,697.96, 421,112.62 and 191,993.24 is: 288,034.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,697.96 : 421,112.62 = 191,993.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,697.96/421,112.62 = 191,993.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,697.96x = 421,112.62 × 191,993.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,697.96x = 80,850,776,318.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,850,776,318.69/280,697.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,034.78

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