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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,283.25, 280,952.82 and 68,945.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,283.25, 280,952.82 and 68,945.49 is: 103,428.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,283.25 : 280,952.82 = 68,945.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,283.25/280,952.82 = 68,945.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,283.25x = 280,952.82 × 68,945.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,283.25x = 19,370,429,841.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,370,429,841.78/187,283.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,428.52

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