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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,594.92, 281,320.60 and 92,792.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,594.92, 281,320.60 and 92,792.56 is: 139,153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,594.92 : 281,320.60 = 92,792.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,594.92/281,320.60 = 92,792.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,594.92x = 281,320.60 × 92,792.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,594.92x = 26,104,458,654.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,104,458,654.74/187,594.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,153.33

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