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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,889.05, 281,516.59 and 92,992.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,889.05, 281,516.59 and 92,992.69 is: 139,332.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,889.05 : 281,516.59 = 92,992.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,889.05/281,516.59 = 92,992.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,889.05x = 281,516.59 × 92,992.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,889.05x = 26,178,984,983.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,178,984,983.73/187,889.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,332.15

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