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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,992.73, 422,988.08 and 68,758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,992.73, 422,988.08 and 68,758.20 is: 103,137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,992.73 : 422,988.08 = 68,758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,992.73/422,988.08 = 68,758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,992.73x = 422,988.08 × 68,758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,992.73x = 29,083,898,658.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,083,898,658.47/281,992.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,137.05

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