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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,597.67, 281,324.73 and 92,795.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,597.67, 281,324.73 and 92,795.30 is: 139,157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,597.67 : 281,324.73 = 92,795.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,597.67/281,324.73 = 92,795.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,597.67x = 281,324.73 × 92,795.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,597.67x = 26,105,612,717.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,105,612,717.77/187,597.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,157.45

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