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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,083.55, 280,736.04 and 68,837.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,083.55, 280,736.04 and 68,837.93 is: 103,297.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,083.55 : 280,736.04 = 68,837.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,083.55/280,736.04 = 68,837.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,083.55x = 280,736.04 × 68,837.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,083.55x = 19,325,287,777.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,325,287,777.22/187,083.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,297.63

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