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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,977.34, 280,299.51 and 68,621.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,977.34, 280,299.51 and 68,621.22 is: 102,870.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,977.34 : 280,299.51 = 68,621.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,977.34/280,299.51 = 68,621.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,977.34x = 280,299.51 × 68,621.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,977.34x = 19,234,494,341.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,234,494,341.60/186,977.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,870.72

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