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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,273.02, 280,937.51 and 68,935.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,273.02, 280,937.51 and 68,935.37 is: 103,413.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,273.02 : 280,937.51 = 68,935.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,273.02/280,937.51 = 68,935.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,273.02x = 280,937.51 × 68,935.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,273.02x = 19,366,529,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,366,529,449.36/187,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,413.35

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