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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,795, 239,837.10 and 94,307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,795, 239,837.10 and 94,307 is: 130,143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,795 : 239,837.10 = 94,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,795/239,837.10 = 94,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,795x = 239,837.10 × 94,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,795x = 22,618,317,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,618,317,389.70/173,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,143.66

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