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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,550.68, 281,119.62 and 92,640.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,550.68, 281,119.62 and 92,640.34 is: 138,858.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,550.68 : 281,119.62 = 92,640.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,550.68/281,119.62 = 92,640.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,550.68x = 281,119.62 × 92,640.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,550.68x = 26,043,018,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,043,018,015.54/187,550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,858.57

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