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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,532, 239,474.32 and 94,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,532, 239,474.32 and 94,044 is: 129,780.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,532 : 239,474.32 = 94,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,532/239,474.32 = 94,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,532x = 239,474.32 × 94,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,532x = 22,521,122,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,521,122,950.08/173,532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,780.81

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