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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,322.11, 281,130.78 and 69,076.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,322.11, 281,130.78 and 69,076.48 is: 103,669.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,322.11 : 281,130.78 = 69,076.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,322.11/281,130.78 = 69,076.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,322.11x = 281,130.78 × 69,076.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,322.11x = 19,419,524,702.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,419,524,702.05/187,322.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,669.15

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