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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,498.44, 281,285.28 and 69,170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,498.44, 281,285.28 and 69,170.40 is: 103,769.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,498.44 : 281,285.28 = 69,170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,498.44/281,285.28 = 69,170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,498.44x = 281,285.28 × 69,170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,498.44x = 19,456,615,331.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,456,615,331.71/187,498.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,769.48

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