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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,079.02, 280,609.99 and 68,741.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,079.02, 280,609.99 and 68,741.67 is: 103,109.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,079.02 : 280,609.99 = 68,741.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,079.02/280,609.99 = 68,741.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,079.02x = 280,609.99 × 68,741.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,079.02x = 19,289,599,331.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,289,599,331.28/187,079.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,109.37

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