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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,617, 239,591.46 and 94,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,617, 239,591.46 and 94,129 is: 129,898.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,617 : 239,591.46 = 94,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,617/239,591.46 = 94,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,617x = 239,591.46 × 94,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,617x = 22,552,504,538.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,504,538.34/173,617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,898.02

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