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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,136.90, 280,816.52 and 68,891.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,136.90, 280,816.52 and 68,891.28 is: 103,377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,136.90 : 280,816.52 = 68,891.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,136.90/280,816.52 = 68,891.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,136.90x = 280,816.52 × 68,891.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,136.90x = 19,345,809,163.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,345,809,163.49/187,136.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,377.85

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