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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,544.84, 281,308.62 and 69,208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,544.84, 281,308.62 and 69,208.52 is: 103,809.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,544.84 : 281,308.62 = 69,208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,544.84/281,308.62 = 69,208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,544.84x = 281,308.62 × 69,208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,544.84x = 19,468,953,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,468,953,253.44/187,544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,809.59

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