Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,788, 239,827.44 and 94,300
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 173,788, 239,827.44 and 94,300 is: 130,134
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,788 : 239,827.44 = 94,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,788/239,827.44 = 94,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,788x = 239,827.44 × 94,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,788x = 22,615,727,592 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,615,727,592/173,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,134
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