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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,959.23, 281,970.43 and 93,194.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,959.23, 281,970.43 and 93,194.09 is: 139,806.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,959.23 : 281,970.43 = 93,194.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,959.23/281,970.43 = 93,194.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,959.23x = 281,970.43 × 93,194.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,959.23x = 26,277,975,987.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,277,975,987.92/187,959.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,806.79

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