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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,623.94, 281,539.78 and 69,372.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,623.94, 281,539.78 and 69,372.86 is: 104,097.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,623.94 : 281,539.78 = 69,372.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,623.94/281,539.78 = 69,372.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,623.94x = 281,539.78 × 69,372.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,623.94x = 19,531,219,742.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,531,219,742.37/187,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,097.70

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