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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,085.13, 280,627.70 and 68,705.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,085.13, 280,627.70 and 68,705.25 is: 103,057.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,085.13 : 280,627.70 = 68,705.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,085.13/280,627.70 = 68,705.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,085.13x = 280,627.70 × 68,705.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,085.13x = 19,280,595,941.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,280,595,941.90/187,085.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,057.88

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