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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,210, 265,893.30 and 92,950.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,210, 265,893.30 and 92,950.02 is: 139,466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,210 : 265,893.30 = 92,950.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,210/265,893.30 = 92,950.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,210x = 265,893.30 × 92,950.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,210x = 24,714,787,552.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,714,787,552.87/177,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,466.10

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