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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,369.66, 281,058.15 and 68,980.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,369.66, 281,058.15 and 68,980.06 is: 103,471.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,369.66 : 281,058.15 = 68,980.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,369.66/281,058.15 = 68,980.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,369.66x = 281,058.15 × 68,980.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,369.66x = 19,387,408,050.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,387,408,050.49/187,369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,471.44

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