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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,601, 239,569.38 and 94,113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,601, 239,569.38 and 94,113 is: 129,875.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,601 : 239,569.38 = 94,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,601/239,569.38 = 94,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,601x = 239,569.38 × 94,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,601x = 22,546,593,059.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,546,593,059.94/173,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,875.94

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