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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,088.30, 280,457.50 and 68,727.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,088.30, 280,457.50 and 68,727.86 is: 103,027.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,088.30 : 280,457.50 = 68,727.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,088.30/280,457.50 = 68,727.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,088.30x = 280,457.50 × 68,727.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,088.30x = 19,275,243,795.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,275,243,795.95/187,088.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,027.52

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