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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,408.94, 281,028.90 and 92,602.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,408.94, 281,028.90 and 92,602.14 is: 138,861.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,408.94 : 281,028.90 = 92,602.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,408.94/281,028.90 = 92,602.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,408.94x = 281,028.90 × 92,602.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,408.94x = 26,023,877,541.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,023,877,541.85/187,408.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,861.45

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