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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,830.90, 281,654.19 and 92,951.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,830.90, 281,654.19 and 92,951.46 is: 139,381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,830.90 : 281,654.19 = 92,951.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,830.90/281,654.19 = 92,951.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,830.90x = 281,654.19 × 92,951.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,830.90x = 26,180,168,175.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,180,168,175.62/187,830.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,381.58

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