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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,099.62, 280,474.47 and 68,739.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,099.62, 280,474.47 and 68,739.18 is: 103,044.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,099.62 : 280,474.47 = 68,739.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,099.62/280,474.47 = 68,739.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,099.62x = 280,474.47 × 68,739.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,099.62x = 19,279,585,078.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,279,585,078.73/187,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,044.49

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