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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,291.94, 280,806.66 and 68,947.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,291.94, 280,806.66 and 68,947.92 is: 103,373.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,291.94 : 280,806.66 = 68,947.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,291.94/280,806.66 = 68,947.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,291.94x = 280,806.66 × 68,947.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,291.94x = 19,361,035,129.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,361,035,129.15/187,291.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,373.57

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