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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,811, 239,859.18 and 94,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,811, 239,859.18 and 94,323 is: 130,165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,811 : 239,859.18 = 94,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,811/239,859.18 = 94,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,811x = 239,859.18 × 94,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,811x = 22,624,237,435.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,624,237,435.14/173,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,165.74

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