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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,599.67, 281,327.73 and 92,797.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,599.67, 281,327.73 and 92,797.32 is: 139,160.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,599.67 : 281,327.73 = 92,797.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,599.67/281,327.73 = 92,797.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,599.67x = 281,327.73 × 92,797.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,599.67x = 26,106,459,385.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,106,459,385.68/187,599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,160.48

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