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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,683.41, 281,475.90 and 69,388.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,683.41, 281,475.90 and 69,388.58 is: 104,064.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,683.41 : 281,475.90 = 69,388.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,683.41/281,475.90 = 69,388.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,683.41x = 281,475.90 × 69,388.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,683.41x = 19,531,211,597.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,531,211,597.84/187,683.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,064.67

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