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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,444.16, 281,151.84 and 69,093.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,444.16, 281,151.84 and 69,093.44 is: 103,634.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,444.16 : 281,151.84 = 69,093.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,444.16/281,151.84 = 69,093.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,444.16x = 281,151.84 × 69,093.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,444.16x = 19,425,747,787.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,425,747,787.93/187,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,634.85

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