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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,986.36, 281,997.39 and 68,073.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,986.36, 281,997.39 and 68,073.60 is: 102,116.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,986.36 : 281,997.39 = 68,073.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,986.36/281,997.39 = 68,073.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,986.36x = 281,997.39 × 68,073.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,986.36x = 19,196,577,527.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,196,577,527.90/187,986.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,116.86

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