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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,926.44, 281,951.10 and 69,606.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,926.44, 281,951.10 and 69,606.44 is: 104,432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,926.44 : 281,951.10 = 69,606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,926.44/281,951.10 = 69,606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,926.44x = 281,951.10 × 69,606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,926.44x = 19,625,612,325.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,625,612,325.08/187,926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,432.42

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