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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,506, 239,438.60 and 94,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,506, 239,438.60 and 94,018 is: 129,745.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,506 : 239,438.60 = 94,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,506/239,438.60 = 94,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,506x = 239,438.60 × 94,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,506x = 22,511,538,294.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,511,538,294.80/173,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,745.01

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