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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,782.56, 239,819.82 and 94,294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,782.56, 239,819.82 and 94,294.56 is: 130,126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,782.56 : 239,819.82 = 94,294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,782.56/239,819.82 = 94,294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,782.56x = 239,819.82 × 94,294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,782.56x = 22,613,704,406.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,613,704,406.18/173,782.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,126.43

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