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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,897.80, 281,529.72 and 93,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,897.80, 281,529.72 and 93,001.44 is: 139,345.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,897.80 : 281,529.72 = 93,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,897.80/281,529.72 = 93,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,897.80x = 281,529.72 × 93,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,897.80x = 26,182,669,362.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,182,669,362.80/187,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,345.27

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