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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,596.67, 281,323.23 and 92,794.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,596.67, 281,323.23 and 92,794.30 is: 139,155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,596.67 : 281,323.23 = 92,794.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,596.67/281,323.23 = 92,794.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,596.67x = 281,323.23 × 92,794.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,596.67x = 26,105,192,201.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,105,192,201.59/187,596.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,155.95

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