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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,960.44, 280,273.92 and 68,604.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,960.44, 280,273.92 and 68,604.32 is: 102,845.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,960.44 : 280,273.92 = 68,604.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,960.44/280,273.92 = 68,604.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,960.44x = 280,273.92 × 68,604.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,960.44x = 19,228,001,695.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,228,001,695.33/186,960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,845.30

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