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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,210.72, 280,785.84 and 68,852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,210.72, 280,785.84 and 68,852.80 is: 103,268.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,210.72 : 280,785.84 = 68,852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,210.72/280,785.84 = 68,852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,210.72x = 280,785.84 × 68,852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,210.72x = 19,332,891,284.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,332,891,284.35/187,210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,268.08

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