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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,715.52, 281,523.84 and 69,420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,715.52, 281,523.84 and 69,420.72 is: 104,112.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,715.52 : 281,523.84 = 69,420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,715.52/281,523.84 = 69,420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,715.52x = 281,523.84 × 69,420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,715.52x = 19,543,587,669.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,543,587,669.96/187,715.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,112.80

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