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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,906.40, 259,359.60 and 94,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,906.40, 259,359.60 and 94,174.40 is: 141,261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,906.40 : 259,359.60 = 94,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,906.40/259,359.60 = 94,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,906.40x = 259,359.60 × 94,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,906.40x = 24,425,034,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,425,034,714.24/172,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,261.60

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