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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,457.36, 281,295.94 and 69,211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,457.36, 281,295.94 and 69,211.14 is: 103,857.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,457.36 : 281,295.94 = 69,211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,457.36/281,295.94 = 69,211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,457.36x = 281,295.94 × 69,211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,457.36x = 19,468,812,684.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,468,812,684.77/187,457.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,857.29

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