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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,437.13, 280,802.60 and 92,556.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,437.13, 280,802.60 and 92,556.23 is: 138,659.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,437.13 : 280,802.60 = 92,556.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,437.13/280,802.60 = 92,556.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,437.13x = 280,802.60 × 92,556.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,437.13x = 25,990,030,484.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,990,030,484.88/187,437.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,659.99

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