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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,601.67, 281,330.73 and 92,799.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,601.67, 281,330.73 and 92,799.30 is: 139,163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,601.67 : 281,330.73 = 92,799.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,601.67/281,330.73 = 92,799.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,601.67x = 281,330.73 × 92,799.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,601.67x = 26,107,294,812.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,107,294,812.49/187,601.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,163.45

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