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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,804, 239,849.52 and 94,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,804, 239,849.52 and 94,316 is: 130,156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,804 : 239,849.52 = 94,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,804/239,849.52 = 94,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,804x = 239,849.52 × 94,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,804x = 22,621,647,328.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,621,647,328.32/173,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,156.08

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