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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,796, 239,838.48 and 94,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,796, 239,838.48 and 94,308 is: 130,145.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,796 : 239,838.48 = 94,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,796/239,838.48 = 94,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,796x = 239,838.48 × 94,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,796x = 22,618,687,371.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,618,687,371.84/173,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,145.04

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