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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,407.56, 281,148.90 and 69,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,407.56, 281,148.90 and 69,079.40 is: 103,632.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,407.56 : 281,148.90 = 69,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,407.56/281,148.90 = 69,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,407.56x = 281,148.90 × 69,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,407.56x = 19,421,597,322.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,421,597,322.66/187,407.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,632.94

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