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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,151.96, 280,719.02 and 68,815.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,151.96, 280,719.02 and 68,815.02 is: 103,219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,151.96 : 280,719.02 = 68,815.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,151.96/280,719.02 = 68,815.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,151.96x = 280,719.02 × 68,815.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,151.96x = 19,317,684,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,317,684,975.68/187,151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,219.25

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