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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,682, 239,681.16 and 94,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,682, 239,681.16 and 94,194 is: 129,987.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,682 : 239,681.16 = 94,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,682/239,681.16 = 94,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,682x = 239,681.16 × 94,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,682x = 22,576,527,185.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,576,527,185.04/173,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,987.72

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