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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,757.90, 281,544.69 and 92,878.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,757.90, 281,544.69 and 92,878.46 is: 139,272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,757.90 : 281,544.69 = 92,878.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,757.90/281,544.69 = 92,878.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,757.90x = 281,544.69 × 92,878.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,757.90x = 26,149,437,228.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,149,437,228.38/187,757.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,272.10

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