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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,414.97, 280,942.02 and 69,021.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,414.97, 280,942.02 and 69,021.72 is: 103,466.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,414.97 : 280,942.02 = 69,021.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,414.97/280,942.02 = 69,021.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,414.97x = 280,942.02 × 69,021.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,414.97x = 19,391,101,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,391,101,440.67/187,414.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,466.13

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