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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,083.93, 280,736.61 and 68,838.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,083.93, 280,736.61 and 68,838.30 is: 103,298.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,083.93 : 280,736.61 = 68,838.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,083.93/280,736.61 = 68,838.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,083.93x = 280,736.61 × 68,838.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,083.93x = 19,325,431,774.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,325,431,774.78/187,083.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,298.19

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