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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,595.67, 281,321.73 and 92,793.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,595.67, 281,321.73 and 92,793.30 is: 139,154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,595.67 : 281,321.73 = 92,793.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,595.67/281,321.73 = 92,793.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,595.67x = 281,321.73 × 92,793.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,595.67x = 26,104,771,688.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,104,771,688.41/187,595.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,154.45

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