Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,600, 239,568 and 94,112
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 173,600, 239,568 and 94,112 is: 129,874.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,600 : 239,568 = 94,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,600/239,568 = 94,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,600x = 239,568 × 94,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,600x = 22,546,223,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,546,223,616/173,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,874.56
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