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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,450.61, 280,822.82 and 92,569.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,450.61, 280,822.82 and 92,569.77 is: 138,680.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,450.61 : 280,822.82 = 92,569.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,450.61/280,822.82 = 92,569.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,450.61x = 280,822.82 × 92,569.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,450.61x = 25,995,703,395.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,995,703,395.30/187,450.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,680.29

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