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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,797, 239,839.86 and 94,309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,797, 239,839.86 and 94,309 is: 130,146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,797 : 239,839.86 = 94,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,797/239,839.86 = 94,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,797x = 239,839.86 × 94,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,797x = 22,619,057,356.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,619,057,356.74/173,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,146.42

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