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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,593.41, 281,318.36 and 92,791.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,593.41, 281,318.36 and 92,791.06 is: 139,151.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,593.41 : 281,318.36 = 92,791.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,593.41/281,318.36 = 92,791.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,593.41x = 281,318.36 × 92,791.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,593.41x = 26,103,827,654.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,103,827,654.61/187,593.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,151.09

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