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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,266.64, 280,927.93 and 68,928.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,266.64, 280,927.93 and 68,928.98 is: 103,403.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,266.64 : 280,927.93 = 68,928.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,266.64/280,927.93 = 68,928.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,266.64x = 280,927.93 × 68,928.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,266.64x = 19,364,075,800.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,364,075,800.91/187,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,403.77

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