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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,996.80, 265,802.40 and 94,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,996.80, 265,802.40 and 94,052.80 is: 141,242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,996.80 : 265,802.40 = 94,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,996.80/265,802.40 = 94,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,996.80x = 265,802.40 × 94,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,996.80x = 24,999,459,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,999,459,966.72/176,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,242.44

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