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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,756.40, 281,542.44 and 92,876.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,756.40, 281,542.44 and 92,876.96 is: 139,269.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,756.40 : 281,542.44 = 92,876.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,756.40/281,542.44 = 92,876.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,756.40x = 281,542.44 × 92,876.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,756.40x = 26,148,805,938.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,148,805,938.18/187,756.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,269.85

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