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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,050.45, 280,687.47 and 68,733.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,050.45, 280,687.47 and 68,733.75 is: 103,141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,050.45 : 280,687.47 = 68,733.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,050.45/280,687.47 = 68,733.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,050.45x = 280,687.47 × 68,733.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,050.45x = 19,292,702,391.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,292,702,391.11/187,050.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,141.71

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