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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,295.12, 266,042 and 94,186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,295.12, 266,042 and 94,186.96 is: 141,333.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,295.12 : 266,042 = 94,186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,295.12/266,042 = 94,186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,295.12x = 266,042 × 94,186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,295.12x = 25,057,687,212.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,057,687,212.32/177,295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,333.20

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