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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,541.76, 281,221.92 and 69,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,541.76, 281,221.92 and 69,268.80 is: 103,869.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,541.76 : 281,221.92 = 69,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,541.76/281,221.92 = 69,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,541.76x = 281,221.92 × 69,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,541.76x = 19,479,904,932.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,479,904,932.10/187,541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,869.69

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