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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,544.10, 266,316.15 and 94,600.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,544.10, 266,316.15 and 94,600.10 is: 141,900.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,544.10 : 266,316.15 = 94,600.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,544.10/266,316.15 = 94,600.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,544.10x = 266,316.15 × 94,600.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,544.10x = 25,193,534,421.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,193,534,421.62/177,544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,900.15

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