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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,873.80, 421,310.70 and 190,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,873.80, 421,310.70 and 190,672.20 is: 286,008.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,873.80 : 421,310.70 = 190,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,873.80/421,310.70 = 190,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,873.80x = 421,310.70 × 190,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,873.80x = 80,332,238,052.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,332,238,052.54/280,873.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,008.30

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