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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,870.93, 280,139.73 and 68,514.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,870.93, 280,139.73 and 68,514.75 is: 102,711.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,870.93 : 280,139.73 = 68,514.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,870.93/280,139.73 = 68,514.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,870.93x = 280,139.73 × 68,514.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,870.93x = 19,193,703,566.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,193,703,566.02/186,870.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,711.02

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