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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,008.76, 421,082.22 and 190,936.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,008.76, 421,082.22 and 190,936.76 is: 286,112.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,008.76 : 421,082.22 = 190,936.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,008.76/421,082.22 = 190,936.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,008.76x = 421,082.22 × 190,936.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,008.76x = 80,400,074,780.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,400,074,780.41/281,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,112.34

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