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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,960.79, 422,505.79 and 190,417.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,960.79, 422,505.79 and 190,417.41 is: 285,332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,960.79 : 422,505.79 = 190,417.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,960.79/422,505.79 = 190,417.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,960.79x = 422,505.79 × 190,417.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,960.79x = 80,452,458,479.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,452,458,479.83/281,960.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,332.08

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