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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,542, 239,487.96 and 94,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,542, 239,487.96 and 94,054 is: 129,794.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,542 : 239,487.96 = 94,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,542/239,487.96 = 94,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,542x = 239,487.96 × 94,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,542x = 22,524,800,589.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,524,800,589.84/173,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,794.52

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