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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,595.92, 281,322.10 and 92,793.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,595.92, 281,322.10 and 92,793.56 is: 139,154.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,595.92 : 281,322.10 = 92,793.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,595.92/281,322.10 = 92,793.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,595.92x = 281,322.10 × 92,793.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,595.92x = 26,104,879,165.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,104,879,165.68/187,595.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,154.83

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