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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,888.55, 281,515.85 and 92,992.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,888.55, 281,515.85 and 92,992.19 is: 139,331.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,888.55 : 281,515.85 = 92,992.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,888.55/281,515.85 = 92,992.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,888.55x = 281,515.85 × 92,992.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,888.55x = 26,178,774,946.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,178,774,946.25/187,888.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,331.40

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