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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,976.08, 281,958.72 and 69,644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,976.08, 281,958.72 and 69,644.80 is: 104,465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,976.08 : 281,958.72 = 69,644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,976.08/281,958.72 = 69,644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,976.08x = 281,958.72 × 69,644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,976.08x = 19,636,958,662.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,636,958,662.66/187,976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,465.20

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