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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,754.40, 281,539.44 and 92,874.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,754.40, 281,539.44 and 92,874.96 is: 139,266.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,754.40 : 281,539.44 = 92,874.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,754.40/281,539.44 = 92,874.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,754.40x = 281,539.44 × 92,874.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,754.40x = 26,147,964,228.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,147,964,228.42/187,754.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,266.85

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