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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,316.20, 280,877.10 and 68,926.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,316.20, 280,877.10 and 68,926.60 is: 103,354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,316.20 : 280,877.10 = 68,926.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,316.20/280,877.10 = 68,926.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,316.20x = 280,877.10 × 68,926.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,316.20x = 19,359,903,520.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,359,903,520.86/187,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,354.13

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