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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,549, 239,497.86 and 94,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,549, 239,497.86 and 94,061 is: 129,804.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,549 : 239,497.86 = 94,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,549/239,497.86 = 94,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,549x = 239,497.86 × 94,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,549x = 22,527,408,209.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,527,408,209.46/173,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,804.31

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