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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,983.40, 259,475.10 and 94,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,983.40, 259,475.10 and 94,251.40 is: 141,377.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,983.40 : 259,475.10 = 94,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,983.40/259,475.10 = 94,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,983.40x = 259,475.10 × 94,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,983.40x = 24,455,891,440.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,455,891,440.14/172,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,377.10

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