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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,811.38, 239,859.70 and 94,323.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,811.38, 239,859.70 and 94,323.38 is: 130,166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,811.38 : 239,859.70 = 94,323.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,811.38/239,859.70 = 94,323.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,811.38x = 239,859.70 × 94,323.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,811.38x = 22,624,376,194.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,624,376,194.68/173,811.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,166.26

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