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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,263.31, 280,763.75 and 68,919.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,263.31, 280,763.75 and 68,919.27 is: 103,330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,263.31 : 280,763.75 = 68,919.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,263.31/280,763.75 = 68,919.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,263.31x = 280,763.75 × 68,919.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,263.31x = 19,350,033,049.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,350,033,049.78/187,263.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,330.62

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