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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,996.64, 280,601.04 and 68,652.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,996.64, 280,601.04 and 68,652.64 is: 103,017.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,996.64 : 280,601.04 = 68,652.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,996.64/280,601.04 = 68,652.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,996.64x = 280,601.04 × 68,652.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,996.64x = 19,264,002,182.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,264,002,182.75/186,996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,017.91

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