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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,799, 239,842.62 and 94,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,799, 239,842.62 and 94,311 is: 130,149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,799 : 239,842.62 = 94,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,799/239,842.62 = 94,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,799x = 239,842.62 × 94,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,799x = 22,619,797,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,619,797,334.82/173,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,149.18

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