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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,759.40, 281,546.94 and 92,879.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,759.40, 281,546.94 and 92,879.96 is: 139,274.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,759.40 : 281,546.94 = 92,879.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,759.40/281,546.94 = 92,879.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,759.40x = 281,546.94 × 92,879.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,759.40x = 26,150,068,525.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,150,068,525.32/187,759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,274.35

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