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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,789.23, 281,537.64 and 92,953.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,789.23, 281,537.64 and 92,953.98 is: 139,358.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,789.23 : 281,537.64 = 92,953.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,789.23/281,537.64 = 92,953.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,789.23x = 281,537.64 × 92,953.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,789.23x = 26,170,044,157.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,170,044,157.81/187,789.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,358.60

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