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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,835.90, 281,661.68 and 92,956.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,835.90, 281,661.68 and 92,956.46 is: 139,389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,835.90 : 281,661.68 = 92,956.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,835.90/281,661.68 = 92,956.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,835.90x = 281,661.68 × 92,956.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,835.90x = 26,182,272,690.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,182,272,690.45/187,835.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,389.08

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