D. Holbach gives a link which shows that some work is being done (or at least has been done at some point) in this direction. IMHO this would be really nice...
** Changed in: file-roller (Ubuntu)
Status: Unconfirmed => In Progress
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file-roller : suggest program to install upon unrecognized format
https://launchpad.net/malone/bugs/24444
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