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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,339.19, 280,877.36 and 68,995.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,339.19, 280,877.36 and 68,995.35 is: 103,444.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,339.19 : 280,877.36 = 68,995.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,339.19/280,877.36 = 68,995.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,339.19x = 280,877.36 × 68,995.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,339.19x = 19,379,231,415.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,379,231,415.30/187,339.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,444.62

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