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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,084.43, 280,737.36 and 68,838.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,084.43, 280,737.36 and 68,838.81 is: 103,298.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,084.43 : 280,737.36 = 68,838.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,084.43/280,737.36 = 68,838.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,084.43x = 280,737.36 × 68,838.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,084.43x = 19,325,624,209.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,325,624,209.16/187,084.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,298.95

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