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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,961.24, 281,973.45 and 93,196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,961.24, 281,973.45 and 93,196.10 is: 139,809.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,961.24 : 281,973.45 = 93,196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,961.24/281,973.45 = 93,196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,961.24x = 281,973.45 × 93,196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,961.24x = 26,278,824,433.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,278,824,433.68/187,961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,809.81

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