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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,608.84, 281,404.54 and 69,272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,608.84, 281,404.54 and 69,272.52 is: 103,905.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,608.84 : 281,404.54 = 69,272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,608.84/281,404.54 = 69,272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,608.84x = 281,404.54 × 69,272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,608.84x = 19,493,601,625.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,493,601,625.24/187,608.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,905.56

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