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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,811.52, 239,859.88 and 94,323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,811.52, 239,859.88 and 94,323.52 is: 130,166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,811.52 : 239,859.88 = 94,323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,811.52/239,859.88 = 94,323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,811.52x = 239,859.88 × 94,323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,811.52x = 22,624,428,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,624,428,188.38/173,811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,166.45

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