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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,279.59, 280,947.36 and 68,941.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,279.59, 280,947.36 and 68,941.93 is: 103,423.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,279.59 : 280,947.36 = 68,941.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,279.59/280,947.36 = 68,941.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,279.59x = 280,947.36 × 68,941.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,279.59x = 19,369,053,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,369,053,226.80/187,279.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,423.19

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