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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,890.80, 281,519.22 and 92,994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,890.80, 281,519.22 and 92,994.44 is: 139,334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,890.80 : 281,519.22 = 92,994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,890.80/281,519.22 = 92,994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,890.80x = 281,519.22 × 92,994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,890.80x = 26,179,722,213.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,179,722,213.14/187,890.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,334.77

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