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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,083.32, 280,624.97 and 68,703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,083.32, 280,624.97 and 68,703.44 is: 103,055.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,083.32 : 280,624.97 = 68,703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,083.32/280,624.97 = 68,703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,083.32x = 280,624.97 × 68,703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,083.32x = 19,279,899,557.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,279,899,557.53/187,083.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,055.15

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